What is Don Cherry doing now

Don Cherry, the legendary hockey broadcaster known for his colorful suits and bold opinions, has stepped away from the spotlight. After decades in hockey media, including his famous Coach's Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada, Cherry has officially retired from public life in 2025. So what is Don Cherry doing now? The short answer: he's moved on from broadcasting entirely and is enjoying a quieter life.

Don Cherry retired from podcasting in June 2025

Cherry ended his podcast with son Tim after producing over 300 episodes since late 2019. The show, called Don Cherry's Grapevine, attracted millions of listeners over five years. At age 91, Cherry decided it was simply "time to pack it in." Personal losses influenced his decision, including the death of his daughter in 2024 and his brother in early 2025. Tim Cherry confirmed no new episodes are planned for regular broadcast, though they left open the possibility of a special episode if a massive hockey story broke (you know, the kind that would be impossible to ignore).

What Cherry does outside of hockey media

Beyond broadcasting, Cherry remains active through charitable work. He founded The Darling Home for Kids and the Don Cherry Pet Rescue Foundation, supporting animal welfare across Canada. He also built a sports bar chain bearing his name, though he no longer holds a major ownership stake in those businesses.

Cherry has genuinely stepped back from public life. No new hockey projects are underway. No media appearances. No suprise commentary. He's chosen quiet time away from the spotlight after spending nearly five decades as one of hockey's most recognizable voices.

His retirement marks a significant shift in hockey media. For decades, Cherry's bold takes and controversial statements shaped conversations around the sport. Love him or hate him, he dominated hockey commentary. Now younger broadcasters and new voices are filling that space, bringing different perspectives to hockey discussion.

For ice hockey fans,Cherry's departure closes a major chapter.His style of broadcasting opinionated,entertaining,sometimes divisive defined an era.Hockey Night in Canada feels different without him.The podcast world has one fewer prominent voice.

Whether you loved his hot takes or rolled your eyes at his rants, Don Cherry was impossible to ignore. Now, at 91 years old, he's finally gotten the quiet retirement he's earned. The hockey world continues spinning without him, and fans are left with memories of one of broadcasting's biggest personalities. What are your favorite Don Cherry moments from his years on air?