Episode #66
Destination Talk: Ep 66 Welcome Pat Glory
72 years. That’s how long Princeton wrestling waited for another NCAA National Champion. Pat Glory became the man who ended that wait. On Episode 66 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Princeton wrestling legend and NCAA National Champion Pat Glory to talk about everything that went into reaching the top—and what happens after you finally get there. Pat takes us back to where wrestling started for him, his New Jersey roots, his decision to attend Princeton, and the expectations that came with competing at one of the most demanding universities in the country. We get into the parts of the journey that weren't easy: an undefeated season cut short when the 2020 NCAA Championships were canceled, losing to Nick Suriano in the 2022 national final, and returning for one last run with a championship as the goal. Then came 2023. Pat went undefeated, reached the NCAA final, defeated Matt Ramos, and became Princeton’s first NCAA wrestling champion since 1951. We talk about that night, watching the expected matchup with Spencer Lee disappear when Ramos pulled off the upset, whether part of Pat wanted the opportunity to beat Lee himself, and what it actually felt like when the clock hit zero and 72 years of Princeton wrestling history changed. But this conversation isn't only about becoming a national champion. What does losing teach you that winning can't? How much belief does it take to become elite? Who are you when your sport stops introducing you? And maybe the hardest question of all— what do you chase after you've already accomplished the thing you spent your life chasing? This is Pat Glory’s journey—from New Jersey wrestling to Princeton, from heartbreak to the top of the NCAA podium, and into the next chapter. Destination Talk — Where ordinary people have the opportunity to tell extraordinary stories. Because every journey has value, every lesson deserves to be shared, and every voice deserves to be heard. Episode 66 — Pat Glory Watch and listen to Destination Talk on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeartRadio. Subscribe to Destination Talk on YouTube and follow the show for new episodes, clips, and conversations. #PatGlory #PrincetonWrestling #NCAAWrestling #CollegeWrestling #Wrestling #DestinationTalk #NationalChampion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
