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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Sep 30, 2026 · 37:30
Alex Golden is joined by Jeremiah Johnson , sideline reporter for the Indiana Pacers television broadcast, for an inside look at the early days of Pacers training camp and what…
Sep 29, 2026 · 40:27
Alex Golden is joined by Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows to break down everything they learned from a LOADED Indiana Pacers Media Day! There was no bigger storyline than Tyrese…
Sep 28, 2026 · 42:38
The Fever had a rough night in Las Vegas, and Casey and Alex are here to sort through what went wrong. On this episode of Fever Focus , the guys break down Indiana’s loss to the…
Sep 28, 2026 · 43:06
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a fun Sunday edition of Setting The Pace , and there's plenty to discuss with Pacers Media Day officially upon us! But first, the guys…
Sep 26, 2026 · 39:21
***This episode was recorded before the conclusion of Thursday's game between the Valkyries and Sparks, and Aces and Mercury. The Indiana Fever are officially staring down the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 42:08
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap everything we learned from the Pacers' annual preseason front office press conference with general manager Chad Buchanan and…
Sep 24, 2026 · 41:34
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to put a bow on their Pacers Player Preview Series! Instead of splitting the final two installments into separate episodes, the guys combine…
Sep 23, 2026 · 37:03
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK, and we've got some big Pacers news to discuss! JAMES JOHNSON IS BACK! After sitting out all of last season, the beloved Pacers veteran is…
Sep 22, 2026 · 29:54
Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series , and this episode features three forwards at completely different stages of their NBA careers:…
Sep 21, 2026 · 31:48
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Episode 5 of their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series, and today the focus shifts to Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker. The guys begin…
Sep 18, 2026 · 37:13
ESPN's Bobby Marks joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci for a loaded conversation previewing the upcoming NBA season! There was so much to discuss that the guys couldn't even get to…
Sep 17, 2026 · 39:15
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back for another episode of the Fever Focus Podcast , and with only four games remaining in the regular season, there is A LOT to watch for as…
Sep 17, 2026 · 39:03
Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their Pacers Player Preview Series , and this time the guys turn their attention to two wings with very different expectations heading into…
Sep 16, 2026 · 34:30
Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series , and today they turn their attention to Andrew Nembhard and Ben Sheppard —two guards entering…
Sep 15, 2026 · 38:02
Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series , and today the focus shifts to two very different point guards: T.J. McConnell and Braden Smith…
Sep 14, 2026 · 36:30
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back, and today they're kicking off a brand-new eight-part Player Preview Series on Setting The Pace ! Over the next eight episodes, Alex and Facci…
Sep 12, 2026 · 58:21
Casey is joined by John Nolan, radio voice of the Indiana Fever, for a wide-ranging conversation on the team, the league, and everything surrounding one of the most interesting…
Sep 11, 2026 · 51:59
Alex Golden is joined by Ryan Knight of The Pacers Post Up for an episode dedicated to the players Pacers fans love to hate. Forget rival teams . Today, we're talking about…
Sep 9, 2026 · 43:23
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back, and today's episode starts with a familiar face having some trouble finding a new home. The latest reporting indicates that the Milwaukee…
Sep 8, 2026 · 34:28
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back, and there is A LOT to discuss after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were found to have violated the…
Sep 6, 2026 · 28:49
Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA commissioner, and Casey reacts to the breaking news on Fever Focus . This episode takes a first look at Engelbert’s tenure, the timing of…
Sep 4, 2026 · 38:43
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Part 3 of the September Mailbag , wrapping up this three-part series with questions about trades, Jarace Walker, the future of the Pacers'…
Sep 4, 2026 · 45:05
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back for another episode of Fever Focus , and with the WNBA hitting pause, two of Indiana's biggest stars are taking their talents to the…
Sep 3, 2026 · 31:41
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Part 2 of the September Mailbag , and today's questions center around one big theme: How good can this Indiana Pacers team actually be?…
Sep 2, 2026 · 37:47
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are answering YOUR questions for the September Mailbag , kicking off Part 1 of a three-part series! Today's episode is all about rotation, lineups and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 46:58
Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz for a lengthy, loaded conversation about the Indiana Pacers as the start of the 2026-27 season continues to draw closer. A good portion of…
Aug 28, 2026 · 29:33
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are looking into the future and handing out some hardware on today's episode of Setting The Pace ! The guys go through the NBA's major individual…
Aug 27, 2026 · 48:30
It's finally time! Alex Golden and Mike Facci reveal their 2026-27 Eastern Conference standings predictions , ranking all 15 teams from top to bottom and explaining exactly why…
Aug 26, 2026 · 40:34
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a loaded episode of Setting The Pace , featuring a special guest appearance from Bob Kravitz ! Before Bob joins the show, Alex announces…
Aug 24, 2026 · 51:47
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus , breaking down the Indiana Fever’s win over the Chicago Sky and everything that stood out from one of…
Aug 22, 2026 · 39:40
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back for a loaded episode of Fever Focus after a busy stretch of Indiana Fever basketball! Since the guys last recorded, the Fever have played…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:01:36
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are going through the entire Indiana Pacers schedule and making a prediction for every single game! Win or loss. All 82 games. The guys work their way…
Aug 18, 2026 · 42:42
Alex Golden and Michael Facci are BACK after both guys enjoyed a little vacation time, and there is plenty of Pacers news to catch up on! The guys start with Braden Smith…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:13:05
Alex Golden is joined by longtime Pacers' fan Michael —with a brief appearance from his lovely girlfriend, Grace —for a fun conversation about all things Indiana Pacers! Michael…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:02:59
Alex Golden is joined by Kyle Taylor of iPacers for a different kind of offseason episode of Setting The Pace . Instead of tackling the biggest storylines surrounding the Indiana…
Aug 13, 2026 · 49:13
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back for another loaded episode of Fever Focus, and there is A LOT to discuss after an eventful stretch for the Indiana Fever. The guys start…
Aug 12, 2026 · 58:48
Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith of Indy Sports Legends and Pacers on SI for a trip through Indiana Pacers history as the guys attempt to answer a difficult question: Who are…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:50:10
If you want to watch the episode on YouTube, be sure to check it out on the Pacers Beyond the Buzzer YouTube page and subscribe to their channel! Pacers Beyond The Buzzer -…
Aug 7, 2026 · 57:04
Tonight, heartbreak ensues on the Fever Focus Podcast as Alex and Casey recount a game that had everything. There was a lost 20 point lead, a comeback, overtime, a game-tying…
Aug 7, 2026 · 54:24
Alex Golden is joined by D Cot of the Game Time Network and Cot's Corner for his first appearance on Setting The Pace , and the conversation centers around what many believe is…
Aug 6, 2026 · 40:48
Alex Golden is joined by Brandt McCoskey of Pacers Daily on Fan Arch for another Pacers crossover episode, and this one centers around one important question: What could keep the…
Aug 5, 2026 · 47:26
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are joined by Tony East of Circle City Spin and The IX for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of the Indiana Fever as the team…
Aug 5, 2026 · 46:43
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Jake Riley of Pacers Beyond the Buzzer for another fun Pacers crossover episode! To kick things off, each member of the panel shares the…
Aug 4, 2026 · 30:00
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Jack and Sal…
Aug 3, 2026 · 34:24
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Anthony from Fastbreak Report for a fun offseason discussion centered around the Indiana Pacers and the one question fans can't stop…
Jul 31, 2026 · 56:10
Alex Golden is joined once again by David Cole and Carson Stafford for Part 2 of their Eastern Conference Duos Rankings. After working through the bottom half of the conference…
Jul 31, 2026 · 49:10
Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford for a loaded episode of Setting the Pace . The guys begin by reacting to the Indiana Pacers’ reveal of their new gold…
Jul 30, 2026 · 42:55
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus , breaking down Indiana's impressive victory over the Seattle Storm and all the biggest storylines…
Jul 29, 2026 · 41:10
After sitting down with Indiana Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan for more than an hour last week, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to unpack everything they learned from…
Jul 29, 2026 · 29:56
Today, Casey Johnson goes solo to discuss the All-Star weekend that was! Today is not so much a basketball show, but more a look at the humanity around the All-Star Weekend.…
Jul 28, 2026 · 36:10
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined once again by Brad and Ryan Knight of the Pacers Post Up Podcast for another fun offseason debate—this time focusing on the future of the…
Jul 27, 2026 · 33:14
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Brad and Ryan Knight of the Pacers Post Up Podcast for a loaded discussion about LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and what the…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:10:46
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 42:45
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 37:05
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 30:15
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 41:11
Alex Golden and Mike Facci wrap up their evaluation of the Indiana Pacers' offseason by answering one big question: Did the Pacers do enough in free agency? Piggybacking off…
Jul 20, 2026 · 54:07
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are back with a report card for the Indiana Pacers' offseason. Now that the bulk of free agency is behind them and the roster is beginning to…
Jul 17, 2026 · 43:25
Welcome back to another episode of the Fever Focus Podcast! Join Alex Golden and Casey Johnson as they break down everything from the Fever's disappointing loss to the Golden…
Jul 16, 2026 · 31:40
Mike Facci is joined by Destin Adams for another fun offseason edition of Setting The Pace , and there's no shortage of topics to dive into. The guys kick things off by…
Jul 15, 2026 · 33:41
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to break down everything Rick Carlisle had to say during the Pacers' Summer League broadcast, and there was plenty to unpack. The guys discuss…
Jul 15, 2026 · 55:00
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are joined by the television voice of the Indiana Fever, Pat Boylan, for a comprehensive midseason review of one of the WNBA's most fascinating…
Jul 14, 2026 · 26:52
Alex Golden goes solo on today's episode of Setting The Pace to break down one of the most fascinating NBA hypotheticals of the offseason: Could the Indiana Pacers actually land…
Jul 13, 2026 · 38:11
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to break down everything they've seen from the Indiana Pacers during Summer League and what it could mean for the roster heading into training…
Jul 10, 2026 · 37:47
Alex Golden goes solo on today’s episode of Setting The Pace for a loaded Summer League preview and an in-depth look at one of the newest members of the Indiana Pacers. Before…
Jul 9, 2026 · 41:59
The Indiana Pacers continue to reshape their roster, and Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to break down everything that happened. Indiana officially signed Kelly Oubre Jr.,…
Jul 8, 2026 · 59:57
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a loaded hour-long episode of Setting The Pace covering the latest NBA news, free agency possibilities and some big-picture Pacers roster…
Jul 7, 2026 · 33:17
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to break down all of the major and minor moves made across the Eastern Conference and discuss what they mean for the Indiana Pacers. The guys…
Jul 6, 2026 · 34:14
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss what’s next in NBA free agency as the offseason enters its next stage and teams prepare to officially complete their moves on July…
Jul 4, 2026 · 52:18
Before the guy's dive into their discussion from Thursday night's recording, we hear from a very insightful Caitlin Clark on everything surrounding her, the WNBA as a whole, and…
Jul 3, 2026 · 46:38
Checkout Alex's latest articles: -What Other Moves Can the Pacers Make in Free Agency? -Pacers Linked to Free Agent Shooter After Oubre Jr. Signing Alex Golden and Mike Facci are…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:09:56
Alex Golden is joined by Casey Johnson on Setting The Pace to react to the Indiana Pacers' biggest move of free agency: signing Kelly Oubre Jr. to a reported two-year deal. The…
Jul 1, 2026 · 42:32
SUBSCRIBE! To our YOUTUBE Channel: The WNBA's (Supposed) Caitlin Clark Problem - Fever Focus Podcast Today, Alex Golden is back in the driver's seat as he joins Casey Johnson to…
Jul 1, 2026 · 58:42
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a jam-packed offseason episode reacting to the latest NBA news and how it could impact the Indiana Pacers. The guys kick things off by…
Jun 30, 2026 · 34:19
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to get Pacers fans ready for the start of NBA free agency! With one of the most important offseasons in recent franchise history about to…
Jun 29, 2026 · 44:09
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to react to the latest comments from Chad Buchanan regarding the Indiana Pacers' offseason plans. The guys discuss Buchanan's thoughts on free…
Jun 26, 2026 · 40:17
What a night! On this episode, Casey once again hosts alongside guest John Richardson of Pacers: Beyond the Buzzer as they discuss the drama-filled Fever loss to the Phoenix…
Jun 26, 2026 · 34:10
Mike Facci is joined by Kyle Taylor for a jam-packed offseason episode reacting to the latest NBA news and discussing what it all means for the Indiana Pacers. The guys briefly…
Jun 25, 2026 · 45:59
The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Draft! Alex Golden and Mike Facci react to Indiana's decision to trade back into the second round, acquiring the draft rights to Braden…
Jun 24, 2026 · 45:38
Casey Johnson takes the reins today as he welcomes in noted Indianapolis sports voice Kent Sterling! In the first segment, Casey quickly recaps the game between the Fever and the…
Jun 24, 2026 · 30:33
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to react to the latest wave of pre-draft rumors, trades and reports that are beginning to reshape the NBA landscape. The guys discuss how the…
Jun 23, 2026 · 47:40
Alex Golden goes solo on today's episode of Setting The Pace with a complete NBA Draft Guide for Indiana Pacers fans. Even though Indiana doesn't currently own a draft pick,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 55:02
Alex Golden is joined by Brad and Ryan Knight of The Pacers Post Up for a jam-packed episode breaking down the latest NBA offseason rumors and what they could mean for the…
Jun 19, 2026 · 32:20
Alex Golden and Mike Facci wrap up the June Mailbag Series with Part 5, answering your questions about the current roster, player development and a handful of fun rapid-fire…
Jun 19, 2026 · 33:22
Alex Golden is joined by Corban Ford in Casey Johnson's absence to break down the Indiana Fever's 108-101 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The game turned on a lopsided second quarter…
Jun 18, 2026 · 33:59
Alex Golden and Mike Facci return with Part 4 of the June Mailbag Series , and this episode is all about the NBA Draft, future assets and roster building. The guys answer your…
Jun 17, 2026 · 32:52
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with Part 3 of the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 36:42
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast , breaking down the Indiana Fever's dominant 22-point victory in one of their most complete…
Jun 16, 2026 · 27:44
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with Part 2 of the June Mailbag Series , and this episode centers around one major question: Should the Indiana Pacers go all-in? After coming…
Jun 15, 2026 · 36:13
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with the first…
Jun 12, 2026 · 44:36
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast , breaking down the Indiana Fever's thrilling overtime victory over the Chicago Sky. While…
Jun 12, 2026 · 38:24
Alex Golden and Mike Facci wrap up their five-part offseason Free Agency Series by taking a look at the center position. With the Pacers set at starting center with Ivica Zubac ,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 32:29
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with Part 4 of their Free Agency Series , and today they're breaking down the Top 5 Power Forwards available on the market. As Indiana…
Jun 10, 2026 · 43:19
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast , and this one features plenty of passion, analysis and a special guest. In Segment 1, the…
Jun 10, 2026 · 31:32
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with the next installment of their offseason Free Agency Series , and today the focus shifts to the small forward position. After breaking…
Jun 9, 2026 · 28:52
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with Part 2 of…
Jun 8, 2026 · 29:18
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to kick off a brand-new offseason series on Setting The Pace : The Free Agents. Over the next five episodes, the guys will break down each…
Jun 5, 2026 · 43:17
Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast , breaking down Indiana's impressive defensive performance that helped secure a much-needed…
Jun 4, 2026 · 41:18
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fun offseason episode centered around one of the biggest potential storylines in the NBA: Could Giannis Antetokounmpo actually be on…
Jun 3, 2026 · 35:45
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fascinating discussion centered around one simple question: Are the Indiana Pacers better today than the team that reached the NBA…
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