Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

The Indiana Fever fall 87-81 to the Connecticut Sun after a terrific effort to come back from multiple deficits in the 2nd half. Aliyah Boston was sensational, Caitlin Clark was drastically better in Game 2 than she was in Game 3, NaLyssa Smith got benched for Temi Fagbenle, Kelsey Mitchell had her moments and Lexie Hull competed hard on both ends of the floor. The Sun's defense was too much for t...

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 podcastchoice...

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/adcho...

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 Benne...

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...

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 Hosted by Simplec...

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 t...

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 o...

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 Detroi...

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...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

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...

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. Vi...

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 com...

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,...

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 heal...

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 rem...

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 upco...

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...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

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 wit...

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 t...

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 Hosted by Simplecast...

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...

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 alon...