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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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00:17:27

Bennedict Mathurin and Taelon Peter exit game with...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Alex Golden goes solo to discuss the Pacers 25-point blowout loss to the Grizzlies. The loss is bad, but nothing was worse than losing two more players to injuries at the guard position. Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and Taelon Peter (groin) exit the games with injuries, and the Pacers finish with 3 healthy guards. While it looks bleak early on for the 2025-2026 Pacers, Alex shares 3 positives that could come from all of these injuries, and gives his thoughts on the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:41:14

Pacers fall short to Thunder in Double OT; Siakam &...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Alex Golden and Mike Facci talk about the Indiana Pacers falling short to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double overtime thriller. Bennedict Mathurin was a man on a mission and Pascal Siakam was able to score on any defense the Thunder threw his way. Andrew Nembhard did not return to the game after halftime, leaving the Pacers with no healthy point guards. The center rotation continues to be a question mark, but Obi Toppin logged significantly more minutes at the 5 than I Jax, Bradley or Huff

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00:44:58

Can the Indiana Pacers get Revenge on the Oklahoma...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/23

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Brad and Ryan Knight, The Brothers of Basketball and Hosts of The Pacers Post Up Podcast to preview the Pacers NBA Finals rematch with the Thunder. What players are unable to play in this game, what will be the biggest hurdle for the Pacers to climb, who is the key to the Pacers chances of winning, what can we takeaway from the preseason, how do the Pacers handle the point guard situation against a stingy defense and one more time

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00:37:16

True or False? Determining if 12 Statements about the...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Alex opens up the show discussing Kam Jones apologizing to the fans and media at practice today after his arrest for speeding on Monday. Then, Alex and Facci play a game of True or False, determining if the 12 statements are true or false. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast/id1439262274Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77fZ7GLLkZuGtk1J8PQ7GG?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktreeYouTube: (1) Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast - YouTubeCastbox:

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01:01:45

Aaron Nesmith EXTENDS, Kam Jones Arrested + Jeremiah...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/21

On today's episode, Alex and Facci kickoff the show discussing Aaron Nesmith agreeing to an extension with the Indiana Pacers, that will take him through the 2028-2029 NBA season. Then, the guys quickly touch on Kam Jones being arrested after leading police on a police chase...(2:30)In segment 2 (11:30), Jeremiah Johnson of Fan Duel Sports Network joins us to breakdown the current state of the Pacers, Benn Mathurin not agreeing to his rookie extension with the Pacers, what to make of the center and

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00:47:40

Preseason Wrap Up: Cam Payne CUT, Injury Update on...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/20

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci discuss the point guard depth being ultra-thin after cutting Cam Payne...(2:05) The guys then discuss Tony Bradley making the roster, what the centers did in 4 preseason games and how Rick envisions this group moving forward (4:07). Spencer Dinwiddie on the Pacers radar? (17:40) In addition to that, the guys touch on the opportunity Taelon Peter has and what he looked like in preseason, Ben Sheppard being back in the mix of things and what the

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00:36:34

Cause for Concern at Center? Why the Center Core has...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Alex Golden and Mike Facci kickoff the show with an energetic Facci who is hyped about Taelon Peter. Then, the guys transition into a lengthy, all over the place conversation about the current rotation at center and whether or not the front office dropped the ball when trying to build out the 2025-2026 Pacers depth chart. (2:30)The guys highlight how Wiseman was seen at practice with the 2nd team, Carlilse discussing the Pacers roster overall needs more time together to establish chemistry, what to

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00:29:28

Ben Sheppard is BACK + Eddie Gill on how the Indiana...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/16

On today's episode, Alex and Facci gets things started by talking about Ben Sheppard returning to practice with no limitations and what injury he was dealing with. Then, Facci responds to David's claim that he really isn't a true Jermaine O'Neal fan, after failing to wish him a Happy Birthday earlier this week. (3:04)Then, Eddie Gill joins (11:05) the show to discuss the Pacers point guards in depth, his experience with being thrown into the full of things with limited prep time, the impact of no TJ

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01:01:56

3 Players to Watch this Upcoming Season + How...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford to discuss 3 Pacers we are interested in watching this upcoming season, and what type of role they could have this season and in future seasons. After that, David wonders if Giannis staying in Milwaukee is actually better for the Pacers versus them trading him. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! YouTube: Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast - YouTubeApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify:

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00:33:42

Pacers fall to Spurs despite Benn Mathurin's 31-point...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/14

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 124-108 loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Benn Mathurin shined with 31 points on 11-12 shooting; the centers go all game long with no made baskets and chemistry continues to be an issue. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! YouTube: Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast - YouTubeApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify:

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00:42:59

Should Q Jax be Backup Point Guard? Payne Debuts +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/12

On today's episode of STP, Alex Golden and Mike Facci share their thoughts on the Pacers 116-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Blue (Thunder). Timestamps:All Aboard the Taelon Peter Train! (00:40)Key Starters Didn't Play (3:05)Injuries: Quenton Jackson and Johnny Furphy (3:55)Quenton Jackson's play pre-injury (5:10)First Look at Cam Payne and comparing him to Q Jax for backup PG spot (7:13)Should the Pacers consider making a trade with a team that has PG depth? (12:11)Ranking the backup point

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00:50:53

TJ McConnell OUT for a Month, Cam Payne in, Delon...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/10/10

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the recent news of TJ McConnell being out for at least a month, the Pacers releasing Delon Wright and signing Cam Payne, and why the Pacers have elected to keep Quenton Jackson on a 2-way deal. (3:30)Then, the guys are joined by Chris Denari to discuss the McConnell news, his takeaways from the Pacers first preseason game and what he is seeing at training camp. (17:37)To end our conversation with Chris, we introduce a new

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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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