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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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01:01:43

Pascal & Jarace Unite in Orlando, Furphy's...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Alex Golden is joined by Gentry Hudson to discuss Pascal Siakam and Jarace Walker working out together in Orlando, Johnny Furphy's upcoming opportunity next year, the addition of Jay Huff and whether or not him or Isaiah Jackson will get the starting 5 spot, Gentry's love for James Wiseman and pitching a potential partnership between the Indiana Pacers, TJ McConnell, Tinker Coffee and Setting The Pace.In Segment 2, the guys dive into the most offseason topic...ever! NBA Mascots! The guys draft 6

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00:39:51

Yes or No to Bam Adebayo as a Pacer? Jimmy Butler vs....

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Alex Golden is joined by our fan of the week, Wesley Roth, to discuss the Indiana Pacers and so much more! We learn about Chris Copeland's obsession with a menu item at Wesley's former employer, who would make for a better WWE heel: Jimmy Butler or Tyrese Haliburton, Why Wesley hates Alex's idea of trading for Bam Adebayo, and where he sees the Pacers falling into place in the Eastern Conference.

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00:34:47

Who steps up this year to show they will be a vital...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer the final bunch of August Mailbag Questions: 1). Kevin Cheney Who is more of a priority in the long term for this roster, Nesmith or Nembhard? 2). Chuck & JamieHot take: not re-signing James Johnson for a season with no Ty and no Myles is going to be a mistake and have a significant impact on the locker room.Question: given there’s a chance that Tyrese may never be the same version of himself, causing the style to potentially not be able to be the same, is it worth

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00:39:57

Eastern Conference Standings Predictions!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/27

On today's episode, Alex Golden and Mike Facci share their Eastern Conference Standings Predictions. The guys start at the 15th spot and work their way up all to #1. This episode was recorded on Monday evening, before the recent news of Max Strus being sidelined for Cleveland for a few months. Let us know what your standings predictions are for the Eastern Conference in the comment section on YouTube or Twitter.PS: Happy 33rd Birthday Alex! (yes...this is me wishing a happy birthday to myself

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00:48:45

One Word to describe each Pacer + Johnny Carpenter...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Alex Golden and Mike Facci kickoff the show discussing new Pacers assistant coach, Johnny Carpenter. They also discuss James Wiseman choosing #11 to wear this season and the guys play a little jersey number trivia. Then, the guys come back after the break and come up with one word for each player. Facci took the simpler route, whereas Alex went the more complex route with much larger words. This was a fun way to discuss each player on the roster and learn more about how Alex and Facci view

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00:39:04

Pacers and Mike Weinar Part Ways + Rumored Interest...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/25

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci talk about the latest coaching news in Indiana. Assistant coach, Mike Weinar, and the Indiana Pacers mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, August 22nd. The guys discuss why he may have departed, who could be in line to replace him and more. Then, the fellas discuss the recent news from Brett Seigel that the Indiana Pacers have shown interest in Malik Beasley, who is now cleared legally from all gambling related charges. Would he

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01:19:14

Top 10 Candidates who need a Breakout Season in the...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Alex Golden is joined by Bob Schmidt of Fear the Fro' Podcast to discuss 10 players in the Eastern Conference who need to have breakout years. The guys go back and forth, each discussing 5 players that need to have breakout seasons for their franchise.

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00:48:20

Ticket Winner Announced for Pacers-Thunder on Opening...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Alex Golden reveals who the winner of the Free Ticket Giveaway is for Pacers-Thunder tickets on opening night! Then, Rooster joins Alex to discuss Player Comparisons for Pacers players, all the great people covering the Pacers, retelling the story of when Rooster bought Facci a Wizards jersey, this upcoming season and more!

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00:52:00

Rick Carlisle signs Extension + August Mailbag Pt. 3

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Alex and Facci join together to answer your mailbag questions and we have a lot to discuss! The guys spend a decent amount of time per question/hot take and dive into some really interesting conversations. 1). James AzulyoroHot take: I grew up during the 90s and until this last season I always put the Reggie-led Pacers as my favorite team ever. Last season finally bypassed it as my #1 roster…which leads me to the current roster with drastic changes and will that feeling be the same this next

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00:57:05

Predicting the Indiana Pacers 2025-2026 Schedule

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Alex Golden and Mike Facci go through the scheduled 80 games of the regular season and predict whether the Pacers will win or lose each game. At the end of the show, they share what they have the Pacers record being, while also highlighting some of the key stretches of the year.

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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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