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Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers

Scott Agness
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Pascal Siakam
NBA Playoffs
Tyrese Halliburton
Milwaukee Bucks
Rick Carlisle
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
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NBA Finals
Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Caitlin Clark
Miles Turner
Indiana Fever
Playoffs
WNBA
Boston Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Fieldhouse Files is a Pacers podcast from reporter Scott Agness, who's been around The Fieldhouse since 2003. He delivers comprehensive coverage of the team, tracking how the Pacers are performing on the court as well as going deep into stories about the team off the court.

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Recent Guests

Zander Berlinski
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, DAZN
DAZN
Episode: Pacers games are moving to DAZN. Executive Zander Berlinski explains the deal and what fans can expect
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Professional basketball player; archival interview subject
Kansas University (alumnus) and NBA player
Episode: Pacers Land Kelly Oubre Jr. as the East Loads Up
Keith O'Brien
New York Times bestselling author
Author of Heartland, A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird
Episode: Author Keith O'Brien on "Heartland" — the origin story of Larry Bird
Tim Legler
NBA analyst on ESPN and part of the All NBA Podcast.
ESPN
Episode: ESPN's Tim Legler on the Pacers' Magical Run to the NBA Finals
Andrew Schlecht
Podcast host and writer covering the Thunder for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: 2025 NBA Finals: Indiana-OKC preview with Andrew Schlecht
Ryan Ruocco
ESPN broadcaster focusing on NBA and NCAA basketball
ESPN
Episode: ESPN's Ryan Ruocco on Pacers-Cavs, Caitlin Clark moment & Fever's season outlook
Jim Owczarski
Bucks beat writer covering the Milwaukee Bucks for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Episode: Pacers-Bucks Round 1 preview with Jim Owczarski
Tim MacMahon
ESPN Writer and Author
ESPN
Episode: Tim MacMahon unpacks ‘The Wonder Boy’ — his definitive book on Luka Dončić, Mavs
Lexie Hull
Guard for the Indiana Fever and player in the inaugural season of Unrivaled
Indiana Fever
Episode: Fever guard Lexie Hull — on Unrivaled, WNBA offseason, roster overhaul

Host

Scott Agness
Host of Fieldhouse Files andPacers coverage; longtime Pacers reporter with Fieldhouse Files.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Great Pod

    Scott is incredible. Great Pacers intel. Always enjoy the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baseballstud9918
    United States4 years ago
  • Great listen

    Scott and super knowledgeable and fair. Gets solid guests! Can’t wait for future episodes. Def will be helpful when it comes to the 2021 All star game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeyyyyyyyyyyyy007
    United States6 years ago
  • A Waste

    Scott is great. Dave is horrible and seems to know almost nothing about the Pacers.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mrob4031
    United States7 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    I absolutely love the pacers, and Scott provides such a great analysis of everything pacers and nba. Also the audio quality is far better than most podcasts I listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AjReese13
    United States7 years ago
  • Once upon a time in Indy

    The GOAT himself brings all the Pacers news you’ll ever need, I lovely soothing voice, and an edge you’ll only find here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haakness
    United States7 years ago

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A few listeners note strong community and regional Indiana focus adds local flavor.
Audio quality and production value are consistently strong.
Most guests bring valuable perspective and the host keeps analysis sharp.
Listeners appreciate the deep Pacers intel and candid roster takes.
Overall perceived as essential listening for Pacers fans and basketball analytics fans.

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Pacers games are moving to DAZN. Executive Zander Berlinski explains the deal and what fans can expect
Q: What does a fan need to do to access Pacers games on DAZN?
Fans will sign up with just a name and email, no credit card required for the 22 free games; after signing up they can access Pacers content on any supported internet-connected device, with a dedicated Pacers section in the DAZN app.
Author Keith O'Brien on "Heartland" — the origin story of Larry Bird
Q: How long did the project take and what was your approach to gathering so many perspectives?
O'Brien notes the project spanned roughly two and a half years, involved extensive time in Indiana, and included hundreds of interviews with players, coaches, and acquaintances to build a comprehensive, multi-faceted narrative.
Author Keith O'Brien on "Heartland" — the origin story of Larry Bird
Q: What fascinated you about Larry, and why is this story not the typical Pacers-era narrative?
O'Brien explains that Heartland reframes Bird's story around his early life and the people who formed him, focusing on a larger group of contributors rather than Bird alone to provide a more accurate portrait of the legend.
ESPN's Tim Legler on the Pacers' Magical Run to the NBA Finals
Q: Why wasn't Myles Turner able to be as effective as we know he was?
Tim Legler explained that Myles Turner struggled with confidence, which affected his perimeter shooting and ultimately limited his impact in the series.
ESPN's Tim Legler on the Pacers' Magical Run to the NBA Finals
Q: What did you appreciate most about that team, that construct and the integrity of the group that got them that far?
Tim Legler appreciated the team's style of play and solid unity, validating their performance from the previous year and their ability to compete at a high level despite injuries.

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A Pacers-focused show that combines on-court performance analysis with deep dives into team-building, front-office decisions, and league dynamics. Episodes frequently hinge on roster moves, salary-cap strategy, and upcoming schedules, often pairing insightful breakdowns with guest perspectives from players, executives, and analysts. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to cover both technical finance aspects (luxury tax, contracts, two-way deals) and community-inspired content (charity events, local Indiana stories), making it useful for listeners who want practical context for how decisions shape a small-market team and its fan experience.

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2. Kelly Oubre Jr.
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