On July 19th, 2022, THE Face of the Franchise stopped by Setting The Pace for an epic interview that will forever be one of the GREATEST podcasts we have ever done. Tyrese Haliburton joins Alex and Facci to discuss: the upcoming season, the future of this young core, personal and team expectations this season, food, music, WWE and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 971
The guys start off the show giving their Western Conference Standings predictions. Then, the jump over to the East. Facci and Alex both have some lukewarm takes in here that might not be what the consensus is saying...so give us your predictions in the comment section below on X, Facebook, IG or wherever you connect with us the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 970
Alex and Facci welcome on friend of the podcast, Tony East from Locked on Pacers, to preview the upcoming season for the blue and gold. Tony discusses what realistic expectations should be for the Pacers next season; a path for playing time for Jarace Walker; looking ahead to the financial situation the Pacers will be in with all of their recently signed extensions; what he wants to see from Bennedict Mathurin; how confident he is in I Jax as the backup 5; what is one way Tyrese can elevate his ...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 969
Alex Golden is joined by Jolee Carroll to discuss the Indiana Fever's 93-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and the Fever struggled from outside, had a hard time preventing the Sun from scoring whenever they wanted and never got into an offensive rhythm. Alex and Jolee recap the game, point out what the Sun did so well, what the Fever needs to improve on for Game 2, what positive things they can takeaway from this game from the Fever, what Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell need to do ...
Sep 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 968
Former Indiana Pacer - Metta World Peace, joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to revisit his time on the Pacers, the Malice at the Palace, mental health, playing for Rick Carlisle, winning a title with the Lakers, his latest documentary (Quiet Storm), his favorite teammate and his love for the city of Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2024•49 min•Ep. 967
The Indiana Fever are set to take on the Connecticut Sun in a best of 3 playoff series! Alex gets the show started by highlighting the Fever's run to the playoffs this season, all of the incredible accomplishments in Caitlin Clark's rookie season and how these two teams are drastically different. Then WNBA analyst for the Connecticut Sun and for ION, Meghan McKeown stopped by the show to preview the series, discuss the Fever's post Olympic success, give her prediction for the series and highligh...
Sep 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 966
Good friend of the show, Ti WIndisch from The Gyro Step Podcast Network (GSPN), stops by to discuss whether or not the Pacers and Bucks are considered rivals after their 11 meetings last season. They also dive into a lengthy discussion on what is this version of the Bucks, what is their window, and are people sleeping on Giannis and Dame? This was a great back and forth convo, where Ti has a lot of respect for Indiana and their run to the Eastern Conference Finals and Alex gives Milwaukee a lot ...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 965
Bobby Marks of ESPN joins Alex and Facci to discuss the Pacers playoff success last season, the impact trading for Siakam had on their team last year and the future, the future team salary with a potential new deal for Myles Turner, how a Mathurin extension would impact the books, Nembhard's fit next to Haliburton, the next steps for Mathurin and more. Later, Bobby goes through the Top 8 teams of the East and shares his biggest question for their team heading into the season...he concludes that ...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 964
In segment 1, Alex discusses what Rick Carlisle said on the radio about Jarace Walker and what the next year could look like for him. Then, Alex discusses how the Pacers are hosting a players only minicamp in Orlando at Pascal Siakam's gymnasium. What is the significance of this minicamp and how the guys are eager to get better for next season. Then, Alex brings on Jack Kelly to preview the Detroit Pistons upcoming season and chat a little James Wiseman, as he spent time in Detroit the last year...
Sep 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 963
March 11, 2021: Facci and Alex are joined by former Pacers big man, Antonio Davis. Davis relives some of the great moments in Pacers history, his departure for Toronto, the pros and cons of playing in a small market and then Antonio sits on the hot seat and answers some rapid fire questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 962
To start the show off, Alex discusses how Tyrese Haliburton needs to elevate his game from last season for the Pacers to have greater success. He reviews last season, breaking it down month by month, looks at his pre and post injury averages and playoff averages to highlight where Tyrese needs to be for this team to be the best version of itself. Then, Bob Schmidt of Fear The Fro Podcast joins the show to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers season. We recorded this interview with Bob on September 10...
Sep 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 961
In today's episode, Thad Young joins Alex and Facci for a lengthy conversation to discuss the current status of the NBA (Covid Era), his time in Indiana, the growth of Myles and Domas, the potential of this current Pacers squad and his relationship with coach McMillan. The guys end the show discussing the Elite 8 matchups of the Pacers March Madness Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 960
In segment 1, Alex Golden looks at the way T.J. McConnell was utilized off the bench last season when Mathurin was healthy, and after Mathurin went down with his season ending injury. Alex also dives into McConnell's playoff numbers and compares those to the individual playoff numbers for the rest of the players in the league. How drastic were McConnell's numbers without Mathurin in the lineup compared to when they played together? Alex dives into it all, as he shares one thing he's interested i...
Sep 13, 2024•48 min•Ep. 959
In our 13th episode EVER of Setting The Pace (December 20, 2018), Alex and Facci interviewed 13 year NBA Veteran, Scot Pollard. Scot worked with the Indiana Pacers television crew briefly after retirement, and recently was able to have a heart transplant that helped save his life. In addition to that, Scot was a contestant on Alex's favorite reality TV show, Survivor. He participated in Season 32, Kaoh Rong, where he made the jury and finished 8th out of 18 players. Podcast Notes: Another former...
Sep 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 958
To get the show started, a longtime fan of Setting The Pace, Tyler Watts, kicks us off with a Top 5 list of his own! Tyler shares detailed stats on his Top 5 list and it is a MUST listen for Pacers fans. Then, Alex and Facci bring on "Evil Alex" from the Knicks Fan TV Podcast to discuss the upcoming Knicks season. They address the addition of Bridges, the subtraction of Hartenstein, getting a healthy Julius Randle back and how this team stacks up against the rest of the East. During this convers...
Sep 11, 2024•53 min•Ep. 957
Back in 2019, on August 7th, Al Jefferson chatted with Facci and Alex for 35-minutes to discuss his time in the NBA and his current situation with The Big 3. Al also sits on the HOT SEAT as Alex asks him 10-questions in our debut segment 'Rapid Fire'. Later in the show Alex talks one on one with Zach Pearson. Zach's video went viral on Pacers and NBA Twitter. Zach recently had his wisdom teeth removed, and had an amazing video message for Victor Oladipo. The guys talk about the Pacers and the be...
Sep 10, 2024•49 min•Ep. 956
Facci gets the show going in Segment 1 with his TOP 5 Indiana Pacers first round draft picks! He then shares 2 honorable mentions that he considered for his Top 5 list. Let us know if you agree or disagree with Facci's list in the comment section on Twitter (@PacersPodSTP) or on Instagram (@PacersPodSTP). Then, Dan Olinger from The Rights To Ricky Sanchez Podcast joins the show to preview the upcoming 76ers season. After he previews the team, he competes against Alex and Facci in a starting 5 dr...
Sep 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 955
NBA Champion and former Indiana Pacer, David West, joins Setting The Pace to recap his time in Indiana, share his thoughts on some of the moves that were made, the growth of Lance and PG, Danny Granger getting injured, Roy Hibbert's dominance in the league, moving on from Indiana to San Antonio, being in the same Draft Class as LeBron, Bosh, Wade & Melo, TJ Warren's growth as a player and winning two titles in Golden State. This is a MUST LISTEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Sep 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 954
In segment 1, Alex and Facci share their Top 5 favorite Reggie Miller moments! Then, they bring on Doug Norrie of Locked on Nets to preview this upcoming season for the Nets and how a lot of changes are in their future. The guys then close the show out with a Nets-Pacers crossover draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 953
On May 30, 2019, Pacers Legend, Jermaine O'Neal joined Alex Golden, His SUPER fan, Mike Facci, and former cohost, Tyler Smith, on Setting The Pace. Show Notes: Jermaine O'Neal joins STP to discuss his time with the Pacers, his love for the city of Indianapolis, The Big 3, being drafted by the Portland Trailblazers and transitioning into a leader for the Pacers. O'Neal also reflects on his time with teammates Ron Artest, Jeff Foster, Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson. Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 952
On today's show, Facci touches on the McConnell extension, what that means for the Pacers and what the details of the extension look like. Then, he dives into a dark hole of Pacers basketball and shares the TOP 5 WORST Pacers Draft Picks...listening to who the Pacers could have had versus who they drafted will leave you irritated for years to come. After that, Alex and Facci bring on Es Baraheni to preview the upcoming season for the Toronto Raptors. Es has covered the Raptors for multiple outle...
Sep 04, 2024•42 min•Ep. 951
On October 12, 2021, Pacers point guard, T.J. McConnell, joined Alex Golden and Mike Facci to discuss the 2021-2022 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
Sep 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 950
In segment 1, Alex shares his Top 5 GAME WINNERS in Pacers history with the television/radio broadcast of the play! Then, Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog, CLNS Media, and the podcast host of You Got Boston Podcast, joins to preview the Boston Celtics upcoming season, as they look to defend their championship. At the end of the show, Noa takes on Alex AND Facci for a fun crossover draft of players who played for both the Pacers and the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Sep 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 949
On June 2nd, 2022, Alex Golden and Michael Facci interviewed Pacers guard, Lance Stephenson! This was a super fun episode and it came after his final season with the blue and gold... Episode Notes: Lance relives the East Playoff runs back in the early 2010s, his departure from Indy to Charlotte, why he shot the layup at the end of the game against the Raptors when he rejoined in 2016, playing alongside PG and David West, an iconic Larry Bird story, what it was like playing for Michael Jordan, Ri...
Sep 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 948
Alex opens up the show sharing HIS Top 5 Passers in Pacers History! For his honorable mention, he gives the nod to who Chris Denari suggested should be on The Top 5 list that Alex did not include! Then, Alex and Facci bring on Matt Modderno of Bullets Forever to discuss what this upcoming season will look like for a rebuilding Washington team, how veterans will be utilized, what the ceiling is for several of their young core and how the ultimate goal is to...CAPTURE THE FLAGG! At the end of the ...
Aug 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 947
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Facci shares his Top 5 three point shooters list in Pacers history. Then, Alex goes one-on-one with Stephen Cameron of the Close Up on Orlando Magic HQ to preview the Orlando Magic team for next season. Alex and Stephen close the show out with a fun, Pacers-Magic crossover draft, where each person drafts a starting 5 of players who have played for both Orlando and Indiana. Also, on this day one year ago, Alex and Facci had Myles Turner on Setting The Pace ...
Aug 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 946
In segment 1, Alex shares his Top 5 of Pacers dunkers! Let us know whether you agree or disagree with Alex's Top 5 and what order he had them in. Then, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks stops by Setting The Pace to Preview the Atlanta Hawks 2024-2025 season. After the preview, he discusses how the Hawks run to the ECF is somewhat similar to the Pacers run to the ECF. What parallels are able to be drawn for both teams, and how can Indiana avoid the regression Atlanta did after making it that far. L...
Aug 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 945
Alex and Facci welcome on Miami Heat expert, Aaron Washington, of the No Trade Clause podcast. Aaron gives GREAT insight on the Miami Heat's upcoming season and discusses the future of Jimmy Butler. At the end of the preview, Alex and Aaron go head-to-head in a draft, selecting players who played for both the Heat and the Pacers in their careers! This was a fun draft, but we need to hear from you all on who you think drafted the better team! Here are the questions the guys asked Aaron: 1). The H...
Aug 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 944
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci are joined by Richie Randall of Buzz Beat Pod. For this episode, we preview the upcoming season for the Charlotte Hornets, asking team expert, Richie, specific questions about the team. At the end of the interview, Facci and Richie go head-to-head, drafting a Starting 5 of players who played for both the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats (not the New Orleans Hornets) AND the Indiana Pacers. Let us know who you think drafted the better team in the co...
Aug 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 943
On today's episode, Alex and Facci go through the Pacers schedule game-by-game and predict the outcome of each one. At the end, they share their overall record prediction for the blue and gold this upcoming season and discuss some of the difficulties in the schedule, as well as highlighting the National Television games they will get, looking at the NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) schedule and a trip to Paris, France, where they will play Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 2-game showcase. Lear...
Aug 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 942
