Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith of Indy Sports Legends to discuss the Pacers big time road victory over the Sacramento Kings with an undermanned roster. They then pivot to more conversation about Pascal Siakam, joining the Pacers on the road trip Friday in Portland, Tyler's thoughts on the Siakam trade and Alex asks 4 questions about the current and future of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 791
Alex and Facci react to the Pacers BIG TIME acquisition of Pascal Siakam. Indiana trades Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and 3 first round picks for the 2 time All NBA Power Forward. The guys break it all down and discuss what this does for Indiana, how they approach the remainder of the trade season with 3 weeks left and they predict the depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 790
Alex and Facci react to the latest report from Shams about Indiana and Toronto getting deeper into talks on a Pascal Siakam trade. The reports are Bruce Brown, salary filler and picks for Siakam are what's currently being discussed. Alex and Facci share their thoughts on the reports, the pros and cons of trading multiple firsts away for Siakam and Alex throws out a potential 3-team deal if a 2-team deal can't be agreed upon. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com...
Jan 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 789
Alex Golden is joined by 2 Pacers' Twitter legends: Kami and Woody. The three talk about the Pacers loss to Utah, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard playing significant minutes, Nwora's struggles, Nembhard guarding Markkannen, inconsistent officiating this season and more. Woody talks about his visit to Indiana from Australia and Kami talks about meeting Tyrese and Myles in Atlanta. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 788
On today's show, Alex and Facci are joined by Michael Scotto aka @MikeAScotto on X (formerly known as Twitter) of Hoops Hype to discuss the latest buzz around the league: How the Knicks and Raptors are playing since the OG Anunoby trade for Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett The latest on Brooklyn and Mikal Bridges Pascal Siakam and what the end game is for Toronto Buddy Hield's current spot with the Pacers Obi Toppin's pending Free Agency and how the Pacers front court would look if he is re-sign...
Jan 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 787
On today's episode, Alex and Facci spend the first half of the show recapping the Pacers win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. In the 2nd half, they discuss the Pacers 117-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets. A fun recap of both enjoyable games that kicked off the 6 game road trip. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 786
Alex and Facci preview the Pacers upcoming road trip and discuss what games feel winnable and what challenges they will face without Haliburton. The guys also discuss what a successful road trip would be record wise. Then, fans of the week, Rooster and Jake compete head-to-head in Pacers Trivia. The categories: Buddy Hield, The Frank Vogel Era and Free Agents from 2003-2006. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Jan 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 785
Alex and Facci recap the Pacers first game with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the next few weeks. The Pacers pickup a 112-104 victory over the Washington Wizards in an ugly game, but it was a good win considering how big of a loss Tyrese is for this team. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 784
Caitlin Cooper joins Alex and Facci to breakdown the fit of Pascal Siakam if he were to be traded to Indiana. They look at one trade idea, discuss what it would get to acquire Pascal, which player would fit incredibly well with Pascal according to Caitlin and what Outshine Popsicle she would compare a Pacers trade for Siakam to. A lot of fun on this. This episode was recorded Sunday evening before the news of Haliburton's injury. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepod...
Jan 10, 2024•40 min•Ep. 783
Alex and Facci discuss the hamstring injury to Tyrese Haliburton that sidelined him for the remainder of the game with an MRI coming on Tuesday to determine the severity of it. The guys discuss how Indiana overcomes a serious injury to Tyrese and what is different about this team compared to last year when Tyrese went down. Then the guys jump into the game, the controversial few calls the last minute of the game, how Mathurin shined in the biggest moment, Nembhard and McConnell handling the poin...
Jan 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 782
Alex and Facci are joined by Caitlin Cooper to recap both the Pacers games against the Hawks and the Celtics. What went right for Indiana against Atlanta and what went wrong for them against the Celtics. They also dive into lineup rotations, not having Bruce and Andrew for the Celtics game, why Indiana had such success against the Hawks in a franchise setting night and what Boston exposed about Indiana's roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 781
Alex Golden is joined once again by Carson and David to discuss whether they would trade Bennedict Mathurin or Jarace Walker if a team is asking for one of them in a blockbuster deal. They also discuss what the ultimate ceiling is for this core if no moves were to be made by the trade deadline. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 06, 2024•38 min•Ep. 780
Alex and Facci are joined by Tyler and James for a Pacers trivia showdown! You won't wanna miss this...Then, Alex is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford from the Pacers Group Chat to discuss the pros and cons of making a win now trade, specifically for a guy like Pascal Siakam. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 779
Alex Golden and Facci are back to discuss the Pacers 4th victory over the Milwaukee Bucks this season! Tyrese takes over in the 4th quarter, Mathurin and Dame talk smack to one another, Obi Toppin played well once again, Bruce Brown returned from injury and Giannis was held under 30 points for the game. Another convincing win for the blue and gold against the 2nd place team in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 778
Alex Golden goes solo to answer 4 questions remaining from the Mailbag. Facci sent his answers into Alex so he shares Facci's POV on the show and then shares his own. -Team and individual New Years Resolutions -Who would you trade of these 4: Mathurin, Nembhard, Nesmith or Turner? -Would you target Devin Booker in a trade? -Price Tag for these 4 players: Miles Bridges, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mikal Bridges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 777
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are back to recap the Pacers 4th game of the season against the Bucks. Indiana wins in convincing fashion, thanks to the strong play from their bench. The guys breakdown how Indiana won this game and share insight on the Bucks of this season compared to previous ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 776
Alex and Facci recap the Pacers 3rd straight victory as they take down the New York Knicks behind Tyrese Haliburton's 22 points and 23 assists. Nesmith gets a new career high in 3s, the Pacers set a career high in 3s as a team and the Pacers roll to a great victory. Then Alex and Facci close out the show discussing the Knicks acquisition of OG Anunoby and what that could mean for his former Raptors teammate, Pascal Siakam. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com !...
Jan 01, 2024•56 min•Ep. 775
Leaving 2023 with a grateful heart and thankful for all the amazing support from the best Pacers fans in the WORLD! Hope you enjoy our brand new intro that will be replacing our current one as we enter 2024. Happy New Years Pacers fans...and LETS GO PACERS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2023•2 min•Ep. 774
Alex and Facci answer 10 questions from the mailbag questions submitted Monday! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! 1). Garrett Baggs - With the recent drought of wins, do you feel the team's goals for 2023/24 have changed? Would you expect us to make a win now move or two by the deadline? If so, other than TJM & Buddy who would be most likely moved? 2).Corn Snobb - I think Aaron Nesmith has EARNED a starting spot on this team. While he probably isn't a ...
Dec 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 773
Alex and Facci recap a historic night from Tyrese Haliburton as he lifts the Pacers over the Bulls after surrendering a 25-point lead to Chicago. Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith stepped up big, and Buddy made clutch shots alongside Tyrese. The Pacers have their first winning streak since defeating Miami, Boston and Milwaukee on their way to the IST Championship game. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Dec 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 772
Alex and Facci are back to answer more questions from the Mailbag! 1). DJ Davis - With Hali becoming a superstar who makes everyone around him better, who do you believe the Pacers can realistically trade for the Pacers to make them better now but possibly greater next year? Think about Sabonis +for Hali, Buddy +. 2). Garrett - Who do you think is the ideal fit to help lift the pressure of Hali so he can continue to dominate without being double teamed? 3). Coach Bryan - Who or what would you sa...
Dec 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 771
Alex Golden and Michael Facci are back and they are ready to talk about the Pacers big W over the Houston Rockets. Before the game, Coach Carlisle decided to make a drastic change to the starting lineup, so the guys discuss that lineup change, what they like and don't like about it, what players stepped up to play in this back-and-forth game and how clutch Tyrese Haliburton is. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Dec 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 770
Alex goes solo on Christmas night to answer 6 of the 28 mailbag questions that were submitted. Chase Hoops - What has been the biggest frustration with the team ever since the IST Gavin Gruszewski - Are the losses putting pressure on the front office to make a trade? Rooster - what is the best starting lineup and bench rotations if the Pacers want to win with this current roster and make no moves? Aaron - What do you think Jarace's floor/ceiling is? Why is there so much hype around OG? Tyler - W...
Dec 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 769
Alex Golden is joined by Santa Facci on this glorious Christmas Day to play a game of Would You Rather. The guys go back and forth asking each other "Would You Rather" questions to discuss trades, lineup changes and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 768
Alex goes solo on today's episode to recap the Pacers 117-110 loss to the Magic. Andrew Nembhard starts in Bruce Brown's absence, the bench struggled mightily and the Magic's wings/fours dominated Indiana from start to finish. 4 Pacers played great today, the other 6 struggled and it was the difference in the game. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 767
Facci is joined by Bryson Wright to recap Pacers-Grizzlies and Ja Morant's home debut: Game recap What went wrong for Indiana Obi's big night Grizzlies pre and post Ja Morant Will either team make the playoffs? Be sure to check out Ripple Bagel and Deli and ask for the Setting The Pace sandwich. Let them know that you heard about their restaurant on THIS SHOW and you'll get either a free drink, side or dessert. We appreciate your support! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bl...
Dec 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 766
Alex and Facci recap the Pacers win over the Charlotte Hornets! The guys discuss what they liked from the Pacers in this game and what they did better in this game compared to the last 4. They then look forward to tomorrow's game against Memphis with Ja Morant making his home debut. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 21, 2023•37 min•Ep. 765
Alex and Facci start off the show sharing their favorite Christmas songs of all-time and Facci had a strong opinion about a very popular pop singer not named Taylor Swift. The guys then jump into their Christmas Wishlist for the Pacers and go back and forth sharing why it's on their list. After that, the guys conclude the show with an extremely competitive round of trivia between Clay and Erik. The guys knew there stuff as they answered questions about: Points this season, Pacers starring in Tel...
Dec 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 764
Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys dive into what went wrong this game, why teams are bringing their A-game against the Pacers this season and how this team has regressed defensively from last year to this year. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 763
Alex and Facci are back for Pt. 2 of the podcast, and they breakdown the Pacers loss to the Timberwolves. The guys go in-depth talking about how the veterans have struggled, why Aaron Nesmith should start instead of coming off the bench, the way Jarace played in 24 minutes he was given against Minnesota and the guys discuss if Naz Reid at his contract would be a better fit at center than paying Turner $25M+ once his contract extension is up. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales...
Dec 18, 2023•34 min•Ep. 762
