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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Indiana Pacers
NBA
Indiana Fever
Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers
Ivica Zubac
Caitlin Clark
NBA Draft
Pascal Siakam
Benedict Mathurin
Boston Celtics
NBA Trade Deadline
Andrew Nembhard
Tyrese Halliburton
Memphis Grizzlies
Jarace Walker
Jay Huff
Rick Carlisle
NBA Draft Lottery
Micah Potter

Setting The Pace is a Pacers Podcast with Alex Golden and Mike Facci. Brought to you by the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

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Latest Episodes

Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, breaking down another eventful week for the Indiana Fever.

The guys begin by recapping Indiana's record-setting victory over the Connecticut Sun, discussing the team's offen... more

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with Part 2 of their exclusive interview with Indiana Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan. After spending the first episode discussing the offseason additions and roster construction, the conversation shifts to th... more

Welcome back to the Fever Focus Podcast where the vibes are HIGH!

Listen as Alex Golden and Casey Johnson break down the weekend that was, including a back-to-back featuring two wins and more than a little history! Featuring:

• Caitlin Clark score... more

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Indiana Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan for an in-depth conversation that spans more than an hour. Because there was so much to discuss, we're bringing you this exclusive interview in two parts.

In Part ... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Karpick
Basketball writer and Purdue/Indiana basketball analyst
goldenblack.com
Episode: Kobe Brown is BACK! Summer League Preview + Braden Smith Deep Dive
Caitlin Clark
Professional basketball player featured in clips and discussed by hosts
Indiana Fever (player), guest on episode
Episode: Caitlin Clark Speaks; Clark, Boston, & Mitchell named All-Star Starters! + Road Trip Preview
John Richardson
Contributor from Pacers Beyond the Buzzer
Pacers Beyond the Buzzer
Episode: Officiating Center of Attention as Fever Fall to Mercury
Kyle Taylor
Friend of the show, reoccurring guest
Pacers coverage guest
Episode: Can the Pacers Keep Up with the East's Big Moves?
Corban Ford
Basketball analyst and podcaster with focus on draft, college, and pro basketball
Indie Basketball Podcast / Switch Theory / The Center Hub
Episode: Fever’s Fourth Quarter Comeback Falls Short vs Dream
Bria Goss
Color commentator for the radio broadcast of Your Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
Episode: Caitlin vs The Refs? + Fever Radio Analyst, Bria Goss, Joins the Show
Robin Lundberg
Sports writer and YouTube commentator featured for SI and other outlets
Sports Illustrated, YouTube channels; author of Caitlin Clark book
Episode: Robin Lundberg Talks Clark-White Relationship + Fever Team Meeting
Jonathan von (JMV)
Radio/Podcast host referenced in discussion
Public media / JMV show
Episode: Would You Rather Have Zubac? Comparing Him to Every NBA Center
Brad Knight
Co-host of The Pacers Post Up
The Pacers Post Up
Episode: 3 Smaller Win-Now Trades for the Pacers

Hosts

Alex Golden
Host with deep Pacers coverage and year-round roster discussions; frequent guest on related shows; long-time Pacers community insider.
Mike Facci
Co-host bringing a fan-analytic lens and strong chemistry with Alex; active in Pacers talk, trades, and fan engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 804 ratings
  • Fever fan -

    5 stars for Big Bird as WNbA Commissioner. Thx for ranting about Caitlin /Fever facts! 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a wnba fan
    United States23 days ago
  • Pacers fan

    Your podcast is great for pacer fans. I listen to it a lot when I have nothing to do. Let’s go pacers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jr. wright
    United States2 months ago
  • Fever fan -

    Please please please do more research on you tube videos before mentioning. You literally mentioned one of the worst, most critical you tubers. Ty. 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Just a wnba fan
    United States3 months ago
  • Rating change

    Guys, been supporting you since your inception, super disappointed you’re taking on a gambling sponsor. I expect this of greedy corporations like the nba but it’s a major letdown when fan entities promote something that causes such exploitation and misery to so many people. It was a pleasure listening to you guys, ill definitely start listening again if you two decide to reverse course on this sellout

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RobotRabbit80
    United States5 months ago
  • Mathurin takes

    Makes no sense to trade mathurin. Talent wins in this league. We saw how the Thunder won with way more talent than anyone else. Mathurin can be the second best player on this team potentially. Why trade star level talent like Mathurin for someone that is so called a better “fit.” We don’t make game 7 in the finals without Mathurin’s 27 in game 3. If anyone gets traded its walker or sheppard who cannot shoot.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ST33322
    United States9 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback noting bias on certain players, but overall positive consensus on quality.
Listeners appreciate deep Pacers knowledge and high-energy banter.
Guest lineup and host chemistry are consistently strong anchors.

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#61
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#144
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#179
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#7
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#58
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#100
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Indiana Fever Midseason Review with Pat Boylan
Q: What is your feel for where the team is currently at this season?
Pat expresses that the Fever are in a good spot at midseason, with the offense leading and defense improving, while acknowledging the volatility of small sample sizes but emphasizing sustainable trends and leadership from the core players.
Will Herb Simon Finally Pay the Tax? | Mailbag Pt. 3
Q: If the Pacers use the full mid-level exception, how much tradable salary would they have at the deadline? And who could they target?
Using the full mid-level would still keep the team near the luxury tax line, but strategic trades and waivers could create roughly $14-15 million in tradable space, allowing moves such as trading core players or freeing up room by moving contract-heavy pieces, though it would be challenging to balance a competitive roster with minimums and other roster rules.
Mailbag Pt. 1: Trey Murphy III Trade Talk
Q: Should the Pacers give up some depth to add one more impact piece, or is the depth they have more important?
Depth versus star power is debated; they might need to trade a current depth asset to add a high-impact player, but the consensus is to preserve a solid core and target complementary pieces that fit with Halliburton and the rest of the rotation rather than breaking up the core entirely.
Mailbag Pt. 1: Trey Murphy III Trade Talk
Q: If you could only give up Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard for Trey Murphy III, would that be enough?
That combination wouldn't be enough salary-wise, and even with future picks it would likely require additional players to balance the books; the discussion centers on whether multi-asset trades could work without gutting the roster, with TJ McConnell considered as a potential trade piece.
Mailbag Pt. 1: Trey Murphy III Trade Talk
Q: Question one, do you think the Pacers will actually trade for Trey Murphy III?
We see plausible interest and ongoing conversations, with a decent chance they explore it, but there are significant constraints around assets and alignment; a deal could hinge on how much the Pacers are willing to lean into a blockbuster package versus preserving core pieces.

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