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Canadian Icon Don Cherry Clears the Air Around Talks of Him Filming His Final Podcast Episode
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUN 23 – Don Cherry, 91, ends his podcast after 313 episodes and 72 years in hockey but plans to return for another season, with 6.5 million downloads recorded, his son said.
- Don Cherry recorded the final episode of his Grapevine podcast on Monday, signing off with his signature 'Thanks everybody for listening and toodaloo.'
- This episode sparked rumors of his retirement, but Cherry clarified it marked only the end of the season break, not a permanent departure.
- Cherry emphasized Zach Hyman’s injury in the 2025 Western Conference final weakened the Edmonton Oilers, as Hyman was known for scoring and net-front pressure.
- The Grapevine podcast, co-hosted with his son Tim since 2019, amassed 6.5 million downloads and consistently took summer breaks before this pause.
- Cherry’s departure signals a temporary hiatus for the 91-year-old broadcaster, who remains expected to return to podcasting and celebrates a long, impactful hockey media career.
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