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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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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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Episodes

Thoughts on the Pacers/Nets + Is a Roster Shakeup Needed?

Alex Golden is joined by longtime Pacers fan, David Cole, to breakdown the Pacers loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The guys then shift the conversation to why the team has gotten off to a poor start, the unfortunate injuries this team has suffered and discuss if the Pacers need to shakeup their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 311

5 games in, is it time to panic?

Facci and Alex react to the injury updates given by Rick Carlisle this afternoon and discuss the Pacers pathetic start to the season. The guys go back and forth highlighting things they're frustrated with, what this roster desperately lacks and whether or not Indiana can overcome the never ending obstacle of injuries that ALWAYS get in their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202135 minEp. 310

Howard Beck joins, Thoughts on Doyel's Article about Myles Turner. Goga Shines in Debut , LeVert News and Bucks-Pacers Recap

The guys start off the show recapping the Pacers loss to the Bucks, what to make of Carlisle's rotations, players who have not had good starts to the season and foul trouble leads to Goga getting meaningful minutes. Later, Alex and Facci discuss Turner's lack of playing time the last few games and react to Doyel's article on Myles Turner. Then, the guys close out the second segment highlighting the solid play once again from Chris Duarte. In Segment 3 (33:00) Facci is joined by longtime NBA writ...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 309

Pacers Beat Heat in Overtime, Myles Career Night, Mailbag Mondays and MORE

Alex is back from vacation so he Facci have a lot to discuss. The guys start off today's show recapping the Pacers overtime loss to the Wizards and Myles Turner Career night. Next, the guys breakdown the Pacers big win against Miami in overtime, and highlight the play of O'Shae Brissett. To end segment 2, the guys debut their new weekly segment: The Player of the Week. In our final segment, Facci and Alex debut two more weekly segments: The Rookie Report and Mailbag Monday. After answering your ...

Oct 24, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 308

Pacers Wizards Game Preview with Locked on Wizards host Ed Oliver

Show Rundown with Facci and Ed Oliver: How have the Wizards changed since last years play-in game vs Indiana Revisiting the Aaron Holiday/Isaiah Jackson draft night trade Have the Wizards bought into defense? Key Matchups for Friday nights showdown Can anyone stop Domantas Sabonis? Where will both teams finish in the East this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 21, 202134 minEp. 307

Sabonis and Duarte Shine in a Heartbreaking Pacers Loss

Alex and Facci breakdown tonight's tough loss, look at the positives and negatives of tonight's game and highlight the play of Chris Duarte, Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202132 minEp. 306

Brogdon Extended + Biggest Takeaways From Preseason

Mike Facci is joined by Rhett Bauer as they discuss the roster cuts, preseason highs and lows, injuries and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202143 minEp. 304

The Current and Future of the Indiana Pacers + Mailbag Questions with Derek Schultz

Derek Schultz joins Alex Golden to discuss the Pacers team for the upcoming year, questions they have about certain players, what the ceiling of the team is and how the roster has been mostly together for three years now. Later, the guys answer all your mailbag questions, highlighting the possibility of trading for Kyrie Irving, the Pacers winning a championship and trying to piece how this roster fits together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 303

T.J. McConnell

Pacers point guard, T.J. McConnell, joins Alex Golden and Facci to discuss this years Pacers team, the upcoming season, potential plans after his NBA days are over, where this team stacks up against the rest of the Eastern Conference, the new and improved coaching staff and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202123 minEp. 302

Musings from Preseason, Who Makes the Final 15-Man Roster and Why Duarte Should Start

Alex and Facci discuss what's happened in preseason so far and their biggest takeaways. Why certain players have struggled and what the Pacers should do with their rotation with so many injuries to the wings. Lastly, the guys look at the roster and what position battles they're keeping an eye on and explain why Chris Duarte should be starting till Warren and LeVert are healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 12, 202152 minEp. 301

Are Ben Simmons and Indiana a Good Fit? More Thoughts on Sumner and Wanamaker + Is This ALREADY the Chris Duarte Era?

Alex and Facci are joined by friend of the show, Scott Agness. The guys jump into the Pacers preseason game against the Knicks, what they saw out of the rookies and how the battle for the third string point guard continues to develop. Later, the guys discuss the Edmond Sumner trade, why Brad Wanamaker was the player Indiana signed to an Exhibit-9 deal, and how he can help the Pacers moving forward. After that, the guys dive into the Ben Simmons discussion. Pros and cons to trading for someone wi...

Oct 07, 202145 minEp. 300

Kevin Pritchard Returns!

Pacers President of Basketball Operations, Kevin Pritchard is back! On today's episode, KP addresses: Edmond Sumner being traded to the Nets, the signing of Brad Wanamaker, Injury Updates to Caris LeVert and T.J. Warren, what he loves about this coaching staff, who is stepping up as the leader of the team, building a roster of players with injury history, the potential and anticipated roles of Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson, what Sabonis can improve on to become an All-NBA kinda guy, improvemen...

Oct 06, 202127 minEp. 299

Sumner Traded to Brooklyn + Pacers Preseason Game 1 Takeaways

Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss Edmond Sumner being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, what it means for the Pacers and whether or not it has anything to do with a potential Ben Simmons trade. Later, the guys look at tonight's lackluster preseason game, and share their takeaways from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 05, 202134 minEp. 298

How Concerned Should Pacers Fans Be With Caris LeVert's Injury? Thoughts From Training Camp

Alex and Facci dive into the Caris LeVert news and discuss whether or not fans should be worried about this minor setback. The guys then dive into the latest news from Pacers Training Camp and what storylines they're keeping an eye out on. Lastly, Facci and Alex look forward to the Pacers-Knicks game and discuss what they look forward to seeing from the Pacers in that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 30, 202140 minEp. 297

Biggest Takeaways from Pacers Media Day

It was a busy Monday for the Pacers as they announced a new name for The Fieldhouse and had the Pacers Training Camp Roster in for Media Day. Alex and Facci share their thoughts on all that happened today and look at what the comments made could mean for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202142 minEp. 296

J Michael discusses T.J. Warren's Future, Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson's future, Pacers interest in Ben Simmons + discussing Karl Towns Career

J Michael joins Alex Golden to discuss the latest injury news to Warren, why Duarte might be the favorite to start in his absence, the Pacers high hopes for Isaiah Jackson, how much say Rick Carlisle has on the front office moves, whether or not McConnell is a Carlisle guy, the depth of the Pacers roster and how guys like Brissett and Goga fit in, expectations for Lamb this season, what type of interest do the Pacers have in Ben Simmons, Minnesota's never ending drama and how it's impacted how p...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 295

Top 10 Indiana Pacers Draft Picks Since 2000 + Recapping Carlisle's Interview

Alex and Facci are joined by former cohost Tyler Smith for todays show! In Segment 1, the guys discuss Rick Carlisle's comments on The Sideline Guys Podcast. Highlighting what he had to say about Duarte, Jackson, Craig, T.J. Warren, Oshae Brissett and the tough schedule this team faces to start the season. Next, the guys share their Top 10 Draft Picks of the 21st Century (Since 2000) for the Indiana Pacers. Facci sneaks in one too many players, and has to make a tough decision on who to cut, and...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 294

Previewing The Pacers Upcoming Season and Roster with Tony East and Rhett Bauer

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SETTING THE PACE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCAST! In Segment 1, Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer as they look at each player on the 15-man roster and use three words to describe the upcoming season for them. In Segment 2, Tony East joins Alex to answer some questions about the upcoming season, plays a game of "finish this sentence" and answers 10 over/under questions about the Pacers this year. Follow us on Twitter @https://twitter.com/SettingThePace3 Learn more about your ad...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 293

Is Malcolm Brogdon the Long Term Answer At Point Guard? Players Arriving to Indy + What 8 Players Would You Protect in an Expansion Draft?

Alex and Facci kickoff today's show discussing the Pacers team slowly arriving to Indianapolis, prepping for Training Camp. The guys also discuss Edmond Sumner's successful surgery. Next, the guys look at the current roster and discuss their process in picking the 8-Pacers they would protect if there was an NBA Expansion Draft. Lastly, the guys weigh the pros and cons of Malcolm Brogdon's game and discuss if he is the right man for the Pacers long term point guard duties. Learn more about your a...

Sep 14, 202134 minEp. 292

Did the Pacers Make a Mistake NOT Splitting Up Turbonis + Sumner Suffers Achilles Injury with Kevin Bowen

To start off the show, Alex and Facci get into the devastating news of Edmond Sumner tearing his left Achilles and look at the Pacers history of acquiring players with previous injury history. Later in that segment, Kevin Bowen shares his thoughts on the Sumner injury, and what that means for Edmond and the team moving forward. In our final segment, KB shares his thoughts on if the Pacers made a mistake NOT trading one of the centers this offseason, and how it could positively or negatively impa...

Sep 09, 202147 minEp. 291

T.J. Warren Injury Update, Ranking the Pacers 20-Man Training Camp Roster + East Standings Predictions

To start off the show, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers Bomb on T.J. Warren's injury. The guys discuss what that means for the team's success, who could/should replace him in the starting 5 and wonder if it makes Warren more expendable with his injury history. (10:48) Alex and Facci start from the bottom and work their way to the top, unveiling their Eastern Conference Standings Predictions. There are a lot of good teams in the East, so Alex and Facci had quite a few differences in the top half...

Sep 07, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 290

Eastern Conference Preview with Matt Moore (@HPBasketball)

Facci and Alex start off the show discussing Kelan Martin's guarantee date being pushed back, why the Pacers can't find a partner for Jeremy Lamb, former Pacers Lance Stephenson and Monta Ellis tryout for the Mavericks and discuss why Lance is/was a good basketball player. Next, Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the show to answer questions about the Eastern Conference, in our offseason Preview! Matt was insightful and gave great thoughts on all 15 teams. We hit on a numerous amount of play...

Sep 02, 202145 minEp. 289

How do the Pacers stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference? + Ben Simmons and Philly Drama Thickens

Happy Jermaine O'Neal day everyone! Alex and Facci start off the show celebrating the GREAT Jermaine O'Neal and Facci shares a story from over the weekend. Next, Alex and Facci dive into the Ben Simmons drama in Philly and how it could impact the Eastern Conference this season. Lastly, Alex and Facci look at each team in the East and predict the over/under for each teams projected win total. Follow us on Twitter @SettingThePace3: https://twitter.com/SettingThePace3 Learn more about your ad choic...

Aug 31, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 288

Brogdon Speaks with Woj, Duane Washington Jr. Joins STP + Do the Pacers have "The Guy" on their roster?

Alex and Facci start off the show recapping Brogdon's appearance on The Woj Pod, and highlighting things that peaked their interest. Next, Duane Washington Jr. (10:10) joins the show to introduce himself to Pacers fans. Playing in Summer League for the Pacers, his time at Ohio State, what he likes to do off the floor and so much more! To end the show, Alex reads his tweet from earlier today, and the guys discuss who is "the guy" on the Pacers roster, and debate if they even have "that guy" curre...

Aug 26, 202141 minEp. 287

Keifer Sykes joins STP + Learning More About Torrey Craig

Alex and Facci start off the show wishing Caris LeVert, Reggie Miller and Rik Smits a Happy Birthday week. The guys setup their next two guests, Sam Cooper from The Timeline Pod (A Phoenix Suns Podcast) and recently signed Indiana Pacer, Keifer Sykes. Sam Cooper joins us to breakdown the impact Craig had on the Suns, specifically in their playoff run. He highlights the pros and cons of Craig's game and discusses how he could be utilized in Indiana. The guys also discuss his leadership skills and...

Aug 25, 202158 minEp. 286

Scott Agness on LeVert is the Future of the Pacers, Potential Roster Moves before the Season, The Pacers Schedule + MORE!

Alex and Facci share some exciting news about this weeks schedule of Setting The Pace and discuss how "watching highlights" is a bad way of evaluating if a player is good or not. Later, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins the show to discuss: Keifer Sykes chances of making the 15-man roster, what the future looks like for Kelan Martin, the signing of DeJon Jarreau to a 2-way deal, what Jeremy Lamb's future may be, why the Torrey Craig signing took awhile and what his role will be, Goga's stat...

Aug 24, 202153 minEp. 285

Chris Denari discusses the Pacers Rookie Class and the Offseason Moves + MORE Mailbag Questions

The guys start off the show discussing Chris Duarte being snubbed from the All Summer League Team, and answer 5-questions that were overlooked for the Mailbag Podcast: Questions: What does Isaiah Jackson need to do, to become a rotational player and a potential All-Star, what are your expectations for T.J. Warren this season, what will he have to do to become an All-Star, Top 3 Players to most likely to get ejected and what guests that we haven't had on the podcast we would love to interview! La...

Aug 19, 202152 minEp. 284

Mailbag Podcast: Potential Trades and Roster Moves, Rotation Predictions, Heavy Load of Duarte Questions + MORE

Facci and Alex start off today's show discussing Summer League, Goga's IG story, Pacers pull Cassius Stanley's qualifying offer, no trade partners for Lamb. Later, Alex and Facci answer over 15 questions from the great listeners of STP. The guys discuss: trades, free agency moves, the rotation, the Brawl Documentary, the Rookies and how good this team can be amongst the rest of the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 283

Duarte and Jackson Shining in Summer League + Mark Montieth joins to recap Untold: Malice at the Palace

Facci and Alex open up the show discussing the Pacers Summer League team, and what things they've liked from the rookies, Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson. Next, former Pacers beat writer for the Indianapolis Star, Mark Montieth joins us to recap Untold: Malice at the Palace. Mark was covering the team on the road, the night of the Pacers-Pistons brawl, and has excellent insight to all the things that were happening with the Pacers during that era. He discussed everything that led up to the brawl...

Aug 12, 20211 hrEp. 282
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