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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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00:39:05

Spicy P-ink Pony Club Pacers

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Alex Golden and Facci kickoff the show discussing the Hoop Collective's 2022 NBA Draft redraft exercise and why they got it wrong. The guys also discuss TJ McConnell night at Victory Field on Alex's birthday, August 27th and Facci's weekend as a single parent.In our second segment, Seth Johnson from NUVO joins the show to discuss the Indiana Pacers upcoming season, what he thinks this team can do without Tyrese and #3 from the Bucks, players he's intrigued to see, what place he sees Indiana

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00:58:41

Indiana Pacers Schedule Released! Keith Smith on...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/15

To kick off the show, Alex Golden goes through the Pacers schedule and shares his takeaways on road trips, homestands, big games, the NBA Cup schedule and back-to-backs.Then, Keith Smith rejoins Alex and Facci to go through multiple teams in the Eastern Conference, what center could be on the trade market that Indiana might have interest in and how likely is it that Indiana could trade for him, potential trade candidates in the NBA and more!To close out the show, Chandler Trout joins Alex for our

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00:37:19

Rick Carlisle Talks AGAIN + Keith Smith on the...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/14

On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Travis Kelce hater, Mike Facci, to discuss what Rick Carlisle had to say on his latest interview with 107.5 The Fan. Then, in segment 2, Alex and Facci bring on Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show to discuss the outlook of the 2025-2026 Indiana Pacers. Keith dives into Mathurin's upcoming season and future, the level of belief he has in Andrew Nembhard, why Pascal Siakam raises the floor for the Pacers, Indiana losing #3 of the Bucks in free

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00:38:41

What does a “successful” season look like? & Would...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Part 2 of the August Mailbag!1). JoshDoes Andrew want to run his own team after getting to do so this year? 2). Professor XWill Nembhard produce Hali esque numbers with Hali’s mentorship? 3). KeenanThe Pacers have not had a good track record of signing their draft picks to second contracts. Which player currently on his rookie deal (Mathurin, Walker, Sheppard, Furphy, or Jones) do you see having a long term role in the Pacers’ organization beyond the next

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00:55:56

Pacers Assistant GM, Ted Wu, joins STP!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/12

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Ted Wu, Pacers Assistant GM, to discuss: his pathway into working for an NBA Front Office; what all goes into working in that role on a day-to-day basis; the first trade Ted ever made; studying and understanding how the CBA works; impacts each move makes for not just this season, but down the road; his firsthand experience in the Caris LeVert trade, thoughts on the current roster heading into training camp; what they

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00:44:45

Weird Lineups, Mathurin's Trade Likelihood + MORE...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer your Mailbag Questions for the month of August! Today, the guys answer 6 questions for Part One of the mailbag. Below are the questions that were asked: 1). Jake Exline - What are your favorite non playoff 2025 Pacers memories?Will trivia be coming back next season? 2). Blue & Gold BuzzWith Nesmith likely getting extended (hopefully) do you think that most likely turns Mathurin into a trade piece, especially if he has a great year starting this year. 3). Garrett

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00:55:12

Indiana Pacers Trade Ideas with Young Simba

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/08

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Young Simba! The guys each share 3 trade ideas and then evaluate one another's trades.

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00:42:36

Justin Termine, host of The NBA Today Show, joins...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Alex Golden is FINALLY back with Mike Facci for today's episode! Before bringing on Justin Termine to talk all things Pacers and a little Eastern Conference, the guys discuss Facci's Mets trading for Ryan Helsley from Alex's St. Louis Cardinals, and where both of their teams are currently at...Then, we get into the majority of our show with Justin Termine, host of the NBA Today Show on Sirius XM Radio. Justin answers a ton of Pacers questions and shares his thoughts on the Pacers magical playoff run

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00:20:15

Rick Carlisle says Starting 2 Spot is "Mathurin's to...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/06

On today's show, Alex Golden goes solo to share four things from Rick Carlisle's interview with Caitlin Cooper on the Basketball, She Wrote, Video Podcast. Here is a link to that podcast if you haven't watched it yet. Please WATCH THIS before listening to this episode!Alex discusses these four things from Rick Carlisle's interview:Mathurin Starting at 2The Center By Committee commentsRC says Pascal Siakam is a "GREAT" player and discusses his role next seasonWhat no Tyrese means for Nembhard + his

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00:47:30

The Biggest "What Ifs" in Indiana Pacers History Draft!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/05

On today's show, Alex Golden is once again joined by Derek Kramer of iPacers.com to draft a starting 5 of the Biggest "What Ifs" in Indiana Pacers history. After the draft is concluded, the guys share their honorable mentions that did not make the cut. If you are a fan of the podcast, please follow this show and give us a 5 star rating and review!

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00:35:38

Biggest Questions for Next Season with Derek Kramer...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Kramer of iPacers to share their Biggest Questions for the upcoming 2025-2026 NBA Season. Let us know what you think of the questions presented in today's show, and if we left off any questions you have, please leave them in the comment section!

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00:21:29

Alex Golden joins Sirius XM Radio with Justin Termine...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Alex Golden joins Sirius XM Radio with Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson. During this segment, Alex discusses the Pacers upcoming season, the Pacers incredible playoff run, what to make of the recent Victor Oladipo rumors, any interest in Ben Simmons as a fit with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner's departure for Milwaukee and expectations for McConnell and Nembhard next season without Tyrese Haliburton.

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01:11:03

Players We Want To See Make The Biggest Jump Next...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Alex Golden is joined by Casey Johnson to share their Top 5 Players They Want To See Make The Biggest Jump Next Season for the Indiana Pacers...Casey's #1 will shock MOST fans!Then, Cory Gill comes on as our "Fan of the Week"...Cory discusses his fandom and some of the key differences in Gainbridge and Market Square Arena. The guys also discuss this incredible run Haliburton went on and Cory then asks Alex questions about the Pacers and the podcast.

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00:30:00

Top 10 Trade Targets for the Indiana Pacers

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Well, hello there Pacer Nation! Thanks for tuning into Setting The Pace, YOUR go-to Pacers Podcast! Today, Alex Golden and Mike Facci each share 5 players they want to see the Indiana Pacers target in a trade. The guys then share a handful of honorable mentions at the end. If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review and follow us on social media @PacersPodSTP! We appreciate you all!

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00:40:09

Tony East joins for a Pacers discussion! + The "Alex"...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Alex Golden and Michael Facci are joined by Tony East of Locked on Pacers and Forbes.com to discuss the Indiana Pacers. The guys discuss who is the most intriguing player(s) we want to see develop next season, whether Benn Mathurin is more likely to lead the team in scoring or get traded, how the Pacers can use the Designated Player Exception (DPE) for Tyrese Haliburton being sidelined for all of next season, Ben Sheppard's potential, James Wiseman's chances of providing something this year, what to

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01:03:32

Caitlin Cooper joins to discuss the Pacers Outlook...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/29

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote to discuss the upcoming season for the Indiana Pacers. Before the guys bring on Caitlin, they congratulate Tyrese Haliburton and his girlfriend, Jade Jones, on their engagement. Facci then shares a story of his first interaction with Jade at a road game and what he said to her to "break the ice".Then, Caitlin joins the show to go through nearly each player on the roster and what

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00:39:47

Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype Talks NBA Free Agency +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Alex Golden is joined by Michael Scotto (not Facci) from Hoops Hype to discuss NBA Free Agency and what is still left to come, specifically with Restricted Free Agency (Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey). Scotto also shares his thoughts on the Pacers this upcoming season, what Mathurin's future could look like, his intrigue with Jay Huff, how serious Indiana was in trying to sign Deandre Ayton, LeBron James' uncertainty in Los Angeles, what to make of the New Orleans Pelicans and whether or

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00:39:16

Derek Schultz joins STP: "Onward and Upward for the...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Derek Schultz joins Alex Golden and Facci for a great conversation about the Indiana Pacers and how this upcoming season is important for the future of this team. The guys share their thoughts on the roster heading into the 2025-2026 season, what would a successful season for this year's team look like, how much is the center position impacted by not having Tyrese healthy this season and MORE.

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00:33:05

Kevin Bowen on Hali's interview on Pat McAfee Show,...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Kevin Bowen to dive into Tyrese Haliburton's comments on the Pat McAfee Show. The guys also discuss John Haliburton's appearance, where we find out John's favorite food of all time. Then, they share their thoughts on McConnell's letter in the Players Tribune, followed up with questions about the upcoming season. To end the show, Derek Schultz joins KB and the guys to discuss dinner etiquette aka debating if sitting across or sitting by your date when going

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01:05:34

Why are the Pacers Noncommittal to Mathurin? Hot...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/23

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith from Indy Sports Legends to dive into a topic from our interview with Chad Buchanan on Monday. Chad reiterated that the Pacers would be evaluating the centers and wings on this team and use training camp and preseason to determine who would earn those starting spots to start the season. The guys first look at the center spot and make cases for why James Wiseman, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson could all earn the starting 5

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