Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Rick Carlisle signs Extension + August Mailbag Pt. 3 Aug 20, 2025

Show notes

Alex and Facci join together to answer your mailbag questions and we have a lot to discuss! The guys spend a decent amount of time per question/hot take and dive into some really interesting conversations.

1). James Azulyoro

Hot take: I grew up during the 90s and until this last season I always put the Reggie-led Pacers as my favorite team ever. Last season finally bypassed it as my #1 roster…which leads me to the current roster with drastic changes and will that feeling be the same this next year?

2). Aimee (not Facci, but spelled the same way)

How is Andrew preparing for his new role/roles?

3). Connor Frame

Hot Take: Pacers should package their young developing stars in a trade for an established player for 2026-2027 when Tyrese returns (Walker, Mathurin, Furphy). I do not want this, but I have seen others discuss this possibility. Obviously it always depends on who you can receive.

4). Uncle Ink

Do you think that James Johnson makes his way back into a Pacers uniform this upcoming season? If so how would we make room? And who will have to go to make it happen?

5). Christopher Waltermire (Facci’s future cohost)

Hot Take: I believe Benn M. Will be a superstar once we trade him. He will not be on this roster next year.. It might be the dumbest mistake ever only time will tell. I hope he can workout tho. He reminds me of Kobe.

6). Adam Ripberger

Who do you guys think breaks out next season and possibly solidifies himself as the 2 next to Hali in 2026-2027? Also if things aren’t going well this season, who is the biggest trade chip you think gets talked about? Thanks guys!

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Predicting the Indiana Pacers 2025-2026 Schedule Aug 19, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci go through the scheduled 80 games of the regular season and predict whether the Pacers will win or lose each game. At the end of the show, they share what they have the Pacers record being, while also highlighting some of the key stretches of the year.

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Spicy P-ink Pony Club Pacers Aug 18, 2025

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Alex Golden and Facci kickoff the show discussing the Hoop Collective's 2022 NBA Draft redraft exercise and why they got it wrong. The guys also discuss TJ McConnell night at Victory Field on Alex's birthday, August 27th and Facci's weekend as a single parent.

In our second segment, Seth Johnson from NUVO joins the show to discuss the Indiana Pacers upcoming season, what he thinks this team can do without Tyrese and #3 from the Bucks, players he's intrigued to see, what place he sees Indiana finishing in the East, and draws a comparison to this music artist when discussing the Pacers rise to title contender over the last few years.

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Indiana Pacers Schedule Released! Keith Smith on Trade Candidates , East Landscape + Fan of the Week Aug 15, 2025

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To kick off the show, Alex Golden goes through the Pacers schedule and shares his takeaways on road trips, homestands, big games, the NBA Cup schedule and back-to-backs.

Then, Keith Smith rejoins Alex and Facci to go through multiple teams in the Eastern Conference, what center could be on the trade market that Indiana might have interest in and how likely is it that Indiana could trade for him, potential trade candidates in the NBA and more!

To close out the show, Chandler Trout joins Alex for our Fan of the Week segment. Chandler compares the Indiana Pacers run to a title to another phenomenal sports teams incredible title run and championship.

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Rick Carlisle Talks AGAIN + Keith Smith on the Outlook of the '25-'26 Indiana Pacers Aug 14, 2025

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On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Travis Kelce hater, Mike Facci, to discuss what Rick Carlisle had to say on his latest interview with 107.5 The Fan. Then, in segment 2, Alex and Facci bring on Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show to discuss the outlook of the 2025-2026 Indiana Pacers. Keith dives into Mathurin's upcoming season and future, the level of belief he has in Andrew Nembhard, why Pascal Siakam raises the floor for the Pacers, Indiana losing #3 of the Bucks in free agency, the Pacers current situation at center and more!

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What does a “successful” season look like? & Would you rather the roster look more similar or different by the end of the season? (August Mailbag Pt. 2) Aug 13, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Part 2 of the August Mailbag!

1). Josh

Does Andrew want to run his own team after getting to do so this year?

2). Professor X

Will Nembhard produce Hali esque numbers with Hali’s mentorship?

3). Keenan

The Pacers have not had a good track record of signing their draft picks to second contracts. Which player currently on his rookie deal (Mathurin, Walker, Sheppard, Furphy, or Jones) do you see having a long term role in the Pacers’ organization beyond the next couple of seasons?

4). Life Enthusiast (3 questions)

A. Would you rather see one of the fringe rotational players (think Furph/Wiseman) hit amid this year of developmental freedom or the Pacers consolidate and allow for a more likely contender (ex. Benn) to thrive with consistent minutes?

B. What does a “successful” season look like to you?

C. Would you rather the roster look more similar or different to its current state by the end of the season?

5). SP/DR KekLord

With no Haliburton , do you think that players on our team like Nesmith will improve on creating their own shots ?

6). Jamison Mc

Which do you think could be replicated again the most, Aaron Nesmiths heroic 4th quarter against the Knicks game 1 or Tyrese Halliburton’s inhuman ability to make 4 game winners in a playoff run?

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Pacers Assistant GM, Ted Wu, joins STP! Aug 12, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Ted Wu, Pacers Assistant GM, to discuss: his pathway into working for an NBA Front Office; what all goes into working in that role on a day-to-day basis; the first trade Ted ever made; studying and understanding how the CBA works; impacts each move makes for not just this season, but down the road; his firsthand experience in the Caris LeVert trade, thoughts on the current roster heading into training camp; what they want to see from Mathurin this season; RAPID FIRE questions and SO much more!

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Weird Lineups, Mathurin's Trade Likelihood + MORE (August Mailbag Pt. 1) Aug 11, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer your Mailbag Questions for the month of August! Today, the guys answer 6 questions for Part One of the mailbag. Below are the questions that were asked:

1). Jake Exline - What are your favorite non playoff 2025 Pacers memories?

Will trivia be coming back next season?

2). Blue & Gold Buzz

With Nesmith likely getting extended (hopefully) do you think that most likely turns Mathurin into a trade piece, especially if he has a great year starting this year.

3). Garrett (got us the NBA Jam shirt)

Do you think Benn, Shep and Obi finish out the season as Pacers or are they traded?

Hot take: Jay Huff becomes our starting center and we finish with a better record than the Bucks.

4). Chris Weech

How do you think the chemistry will be this upcoming season? Last year’s team played so well because it felt very much like everyone had the championship goal. This year is obviously different. Nembhard will try to prove he can be a lead guard. Mathurin wants to get paid. Thoughts on how guys individual agendas might affect the team chemistry different from last year. Appreciate it fellas

5). Rooster!

What are the chances Jay Huff ends up being a viable starting center in the NBA developing in our system?

Hot take: Pacers will be a top 5 seed and make it to at least the second round. Everyone has overlooked us for the last two years. Why should this year be any different.

6). Schwarz Bruder

Same question I sent Tony (East).

What are some weird, experimental line-ups you'd like to see us try out? One example would be Nembhard, Furphy, Walker, Siakam, and Huff as a unit. Going with maximum size, something you never really see the Pacers do.

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Indiana Pacers Trade Ideas with Young Simba Aug 08, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Young Simba! The guys each share 3 trade ideas and then evaluate one another's trades.

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Justin Termine, host of The NBA Today Show, joins Setting The Pace! Aug 07, 2025

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Alex Golden is FINALLY back with Mike Facci for today's episode! Before bringing on Justin Termine to talk all things Pacers and a little Eastern Conference, the guys discuss Facci's Mets trading for Ryan Helsley from Alex's St. Louis Cardinals, and where both of their teams are currently at...

Then, we get into the majority of our show with Justin Termine, host of the NBA Today Show on Sirius XM Radio. Justin answers a ton of Pacers questions and shares his thoughts on the Pacers magical playoff run and where he would rank the Pacers arean/fan base amongst the rest of the NBA.

Justin discusses the current landscape of the Eastern Conference, who will be the top dawgs and who has the opportunity to be this season's Indiana Pacers of 2025. He also shares which team has the bleakest future in the league.

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