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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Setting The Pace is a Pacers Podcast with Alex Golden and Mike Facci. Brought to you by the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

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00:26:12

Preseason Overactions! Stock Up, Stock Down or Stock...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Today, Alex and Facci play one of their favorite games, Stock Up, Stock Down OR Stock in the Middle! They go through each player on the Pacers roster after the first preseason game and determine whether or not said individual is a stock up, down or in the middle. Andrew Nembhard - 3:25Bennedict Mathurin - 4:25Aaron Nesmith - 5:18Pascal Siakam - 6:38Isaiah Jackson - 11:15TJ McConnell - 15:03Johnny Furphy - 17:43Jarace Walker - 19:10Obi Toppin - 21:01Jay Huff - 21:57Ben Sheppard - 23:19James Wiseman -

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00:30:31

RayJ Dennis Shines as Indiana Pacers Defeat Minnesota...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/08

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 135-134 OT victory over the Timberwolves. The guys discuss what they liked and did not like from this game, as well as what went down that is worth monitoring for future preseason games, such as injuries, position battles and young players looking to improve their play. Classic Rick Carlisle - 3:27McConnell and Wright Leave with Injuries - 3:40Isaiah Jackson Foul Trouble - 6:04Tony Bradley Shines - 7:04Ranking the 4

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00:39:05

Five Storylines to Watch for Preseason Game #1

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Alex Golden and Mike Facci dive into 5 storylines they will be monitoring for preseason game #1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before they dive into the main topic on today's show, they discuss some notes from Monday's practice where Tyrese Haliburton was seen shooting, Isaiah Jackson talked about his Raising Canes obsession during rehab and Rick Carlilse shared some more details on the injuries to Kam Jones and Ben Sheppard. Lastly, Facci discussed his weekend away with his wife and how many

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00:50:04

Reactions to Indiana Pacers Fan Jam + Best Captions...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Alex Golden is joined by Casey Johnson to share their biggest takeaways from the Indiana Pacers Fan Jam scrimmage and then they go through the Top 10 captions for a Milwaukee Bucks of Giannis pointing at something and Myles Turner intently listening...best captions were read on the air. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:35:58

Predicting The Minutes and Depth Chart for Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/03

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci dive into the Pacers projected depth chart, and decide what players belong where. Then, once the depth chart is established, the guys go through the roster and determine what a 9-man rotation would look like, what a 10-man rotation would look like and who are the first players out of these specific rotations.After the guys discuss the players who will make the rotation and predict how many minutes they will play this season, they read comments

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00:31:31

Myles Turner Backtracking? + Diving Deeper on Huff,...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/02

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike (on the mic) Facci discuss the backtracking Myles Turner is doing after making another jab at Pacers fans on media day, Monday. The guys then transition into some comments that were made by Rick Carlisle after Wednesday's practice on Jay Huff, Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley. The guys also discuss what James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson have been up to during their time of injury rehab, and dive into what Delon Wright had to say about joining

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00:22:32

Day 1 of Training Camp + Fever Season Comes to a...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/01

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden goes solo on today's episode to share some of the comments that Rick Carlisle made at Day 1 of Pacers Training Camp. Carlisle discusses what he is wanting to see from his team at camp, what he likes about James Wiseman, what it will mean losing coach Mike Weinar and what assistant Johnny Carpenter adds to the staff, health concerns for Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and RayJ Dennis and reflecting on Nancy Leonard, who's funeral they will be attending on

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00:45:05

Thoughts From Pacers Media Day with Dustin Dopirak

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of The Indy Star to discuss what stood out to us from Indiana Pacers Media Day. After we share our takeaways from media day, we dive into things we want to see from training camp the next few days + a little Indiana Hoosiers Football talk. -Jay Huff found out about being traded to the Pacers in a pantry?-How will teams defend Nembhard-Jarace's future and opportunity this season...is he too honest sometime?-Benn Mathurin ready to prove his worth to this

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00:42:09

Prove It: The Bench Guys!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/29

On today's episode of STP, Alex and Facci look at the 7 key bench players who appear to be in contention for playing time this season and discuss what they want to see each guy prove this season!Here are the players discussed and in what order:McConnell, Sheppard, Furphy, Wiseman, Huff, Toppin and Walker! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:57:24

Revisiting our 2025 Offseason Interview with Chad...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/27

Alex Golden and Facci are joined by Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, to discuss the 2025 offseason and the upcoming season!Summer League ThoughtsJohnny Furphy's play and expectations for next seasonWhere was Kam Jones on Pacers big board?Do Pacers see Kam as more a 1 or 2?Enrique Freeman vs Taelon Peter for the final 2-way contractApplying for a Disabled Player ExceptionTargeting any other Free Agent Guards?Andrew Nembhard taking the starting PG role next yearWould Pacers have matched Myles contract offer

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00:11:01

NEWS UPDATE: Monte Morris OUT, Delon Wright IN! Who...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/26

On today's episode, Alex Golden goes solo to discuss: the most recent news about the Pacers 3rd string point guard spot, why the Pacers won't just convert a 2-way player to the 15 man roster, what is going on with Monte Morris after just signing, Delon Wright coming to training camp and battling for a roster spot, who will most likely get the first crack at the starting center spot, Siakam's leadership, Mathurin's opportunity, Mike Weinar departing, Jarace Walker having a great workout in pickup

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00:22:34

From The Archives: Aaron Nesmith joins Setting The Pace!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Pacers starting forward Aaron Nesmith makes his Setting The Pace debut! Aaron joins Alex and Facci to discuss his first season in Indiana, some of his favorite moments, answers some rapid fire questions, the growth in himself as a defender, a funny behind the scenes story with him and Buddy and his go-to food spot in Indy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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00:28:14

From The Archives: Andrew Nembhard Returns!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/24

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Andrew Nembhard, Pacers guard, stops by the show to chat with Alex and Facci. The guys dive into the Pacers run to Eastern Conference Finals, ask Andrew questions about the year, his game winner against the Knicks in Game 3, whether or not he is looking to extend in the offseason, playing for Team Canada this summer and what players on that team he is looking to connect with, as well as specific questions on a variety of teammates and what his goals are for

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00:30:15

From The Archives: Bennedict Mathurin RETURNS to...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Pacers fans, this was a fun one! 3rd year guard, Benn Mathurin, stops by Setting The Pace for another interview. On today's show we dive into: rehabbing from his injury, what his expectations are for this season, sitting out during the playoffs and how he learned from that, what he thought of the offseason for Indiana, his belief in this group moving forward, some new hobbies he dove into over the offseason, how he plans to get better for his team, reflecting on last year's success, what he needs to

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00:37:25

Prove It: the Starters (What We Want To See Each...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the Colts 3-0 start to the season, the INDIANA FEVER taking down the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the 2nd Round of the WNBA Playoffs and how the Fever have gotten here. Then, they debut a new segment called "prove it" where they go through each player in the projected Starting 5 and share what they want to see them prove this upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data

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01:09:20

Are the Bulls FINALLY Turning This Thing Around? +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Big DAVE from the CHGO Bulls Podcast joins for an incredibly deep conversation on the current state of the Chicago Bulls and their future. The guys discuss all of the offseason moves that were made and whether they were good or bad deals. Then the guys dive into the roster overall, layout a depth chart heading into the season, and discuss which players are most important to the Bulls success moving forward. Lastly, the guys look at potentially making trades or riding out the season and entering with

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00:35:30

The BEST Rivalry in the NBA? A Central Division Team...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Rohan Katti of the Gyro Step Podcast of GSPN to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks upcoming season. The guys go back and forth asking Rohan about the current state of the Bucks and what the future looks like with this group. They dive into Turner's arrival, the lack of wing depth, needing more point guard depth and what the ceiling and floor is for this Giannis led group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our

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00:50:57

Indiana Pacers Season Preview!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/17

As we continue our Central Division Previews, we take a break from the other teams in the division and focus on your Indiana Pacers. Facci and I answer the following 8 questions and have a lengthy discussion about the upcoming year for the blue and gold. Questions:1. How can Indiana avoid the overused phrase “gap year” for next season? 2. Which players need to take the biggest step forward in order for Indiana to reach its’ ceiling with this core? 3. Pascal Siakam rebranded his style of play to an

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00:52:25

The Colts Defeat Facci's Broncos + Cavs Season Preview!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Alex Golden and Mike Facci kickoff the show discussing the Colts big win over the Broncos on Sunday, as Facci's favorite football team, the Denver Broncos choked away a victory with a costly penalty on the 60 yard field goal attempt. After a brief discussion on the Colts, the guys talk about the Cavaliers with Bob Schmidt of the Fear The 'Fro Podcast. With Cleveland expected to win the East once again this season, there are a lot of question marks with this team and reaching expectations. The guys

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00:37:55

Previewing The Detroit Pistons with Bryce Simon and...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Alex Golden is joined by Bryce Simon from The Pistons Pulse to discuss the Detroit Pistons upcoming season. In this preview, the guys go in-depth on the Pistons team and also jump into a good discussion on the Pacers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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