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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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00:20:15

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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00:36:03

Ranking 15 Players on the Roster based on Potential,...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Alex Golden and Michael J(ermaine) Facci ranked 15 players from the Indiana Pacers roster to determine who was the most talented, has the most potential and has the most expectations this upcoming season.Players 15-11 (2:51 minute mark)Players 10-6 (19:47 minute mark)Players 5-1 (29:08 minute mark)

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01:02:00

Chad Buchanan talks 2025 Offseason + Playoff Run!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/21

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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00:52:47

Could Oladipo Return to the Pacers? Drafting a...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Alex Golden and Facci kick off the show discussing the Pacers win over the Knicks in Summer League Game #4. Kam Jones impressed with his scoring and assisting, Enrique Freeman looked solid again, and the guys discuss if he's done enough to earn the final 2-way spot or if Taelon Peter should still be the favorite. The guys also debate whether or not Quenton Jackson should get a standard contract and make the 15-man roster, and Alex speculates how the Pacers might view Freeman with the depth chart

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00:59:30

Top 3 Breakout Candidates Next Season, Top 3 Future...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Alex Golden is joined by Kami to discuss a lot! Kami discusses Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee and shares 3 centers he would like the Pacers to target as his long term replacement. The, the guys jump into what type of role Pascal Siakam will have with this team next year. Should the Pacers overexert him to give themselves the best chance of winning, or would it be smart to limit his minutes per game to save him for the following two seasons? Lastly, the guys share 3 players who are the most

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00:39:07

Carlisle Won't Commit to Mathurin being the starting...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK for a discussion on Rick Carlisle not committing to Benn Mathurin at the starting 2 guard this upcoming season! Why would Rick not say Benn will be the starting 2 and if Mathurin were to come off the bench, who would start in his place?The guys then predict the Pacers depth chart and look at what positions the Pacers might want to add some depth. The guys then talk about other Pacers stuff to end the show! Leave us a 5 star rating and review if you like our show

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00:40:10

Furphy BODIES a Bull + Pacers Roundtable with Marc...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Alex and Facci open up the show discussing the Pacers play in Summer League and react to the comments Tom Crean had to say about Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee.Then, the guys bring on Marc Dykton from 107.5 the fan on to discuss a plethora of Pacers related questions:What's the ceiling for TJ?Nembhard taking on a larger roleMathurin starting?The center depthMyles being MylesMORE

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00:54:35

I Jax is BACK! Myles Turner Talkin' SMACK + Summer...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci share their thoughts on the Indiana Pacers inking a deal with Isaiah Jackson, to be their highest paid center next season. The guys discuss what they like about I Jax's fit and what they expect from him next season.Then, the guys pivot over to Las Vegas, where Myles Turner had his introductory press conference with the Milwaukee Bucks. Most of Turner's comments directed at the Indiana Pacers were unnecessarily made with shade and left fans in an uproar with how he

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00:31:46

Cardiac Pacers Comeback Again! (Summer League Style)...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Alex Golden opens up the show reading Myles Turner's IG post, saying farewell to Pacers fans and the state of Indiana. Then, Facci goes solo to breakdown an epic Summer League Game 1 comeback!Quenton Jackson + RayJ deliverPacers erase a 16 point deficitFreeman vs Peter for the last two-way spot?Kam Jones Pacer debut

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