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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Indiana Pacers alternate Governor, Steve Simon, joins Alex Golden for a solo podcast. Here were the topics discussed on the episode:-How the Indiana Pacers overcame a 10-15 record early in the season-Why the Pacers can win a Championship this year-Myles Turner's 10 years with the Pacers, his upcoming free agency and his letter in the Players Tribune-How Indiana turned Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard into two cornerstones-What acquiring Pascal Siakam meant for this team-Remembering when the Pacers front office brought the Tyrese Haliburton trade offer to him, what Tyrese has meant to the franchise and whether or not he was nervous about moving on from Sabonis for an unproven 2nd year guard-Reliving Tyrese's Game 2 game winner against the Cavaliers-The incredible job Rick Carlisle and his staff have done-How terrific this front office has been in building a playoff contender-What he loves most about Pacers fans, and how incredible they have been this postseason-Discussing some great Reggie Miller and Tyrese Haliburton moments-A story about his dad, Herb Simon, and how he reacted to Reggie's push off on MJ and then Jordan missing a bank three that would have won Chicago the game A big thank you to Steve for joining the show! Pacers fans, if you want to be a part of the Setting The Pace Group Chat, Follow THIS LINK to join today! All things Pacers, All the time! No ads, no bots, just real Pacers fans discussing this awesome team!
00:00 - 10:33 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show, and he and JMV discuss the firing of Paul Corsaro, and what may have led to the move. They also talk Pacers-Cavs, and the Pacers opportunity to wrap up the series tonight. 10:34 - 29:01 - Cleveland writer Tom Withers joins the show to help preview tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Cavs in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals! Tom gives an injury update for the Cavs, and what the status of Donavan Mitchell is after he missed the 2nd half in the Cavs Game 4 blowout loss. 29:02 - 51:36 - Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show ahead of Game 5 between the Pacers and the Cavs! Alex and JMV talk about the Cavs injury report, and the possibility of “Hicks vs Knicks” in the Eastern Conference Finals.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 27:38 – JMV previews tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Cavs in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He talks about the lack of respect and acknowledgment the Pacers get nationally. He also discusses IU Indianapolis firing head basketball coach Paul Corsaro for how he treated his players. 27:39 – 41:29 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show, and he and JMV discuss the firing of Paul Corsaro, and what may have led to the move. They also talk Pacers-Cavs, and the Pacers opportunity to wrap up the series tonight. 41:30 – 45:32 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking about the NBA Draft Lottery, and Dallas winning the 1st-overall selection 45:33 – 1:11:47 – Cleveland writer Tom Withers joins the show to help preview tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Cavs in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals! Tom gives an injury update for the Cavs, and what the status of Donavan Mitchell is after he missed the 2nd half in the Cavs Game 4 blowout loss. 1:11:48 – 1:22:36 – JMV reads some comments from listeners of the show! He also discusses the MLB removing Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and other deceased players from the league’s permanently ineligible list. 1:22:37 – 1:27:37 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by looking ahead to potential Eastern Conference Finals matchups should the Pacers move on. He also takes a call from a listener of the show! 1:27:38 – 1:53:38 – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show ahead of Game 5 between the Pacers and the Cavs! Alex and JMV talk about the Cavs injury report, and the possibility of “Hicks vs Knicks” in the Eastern Conference Finals. 1:53:39 – 2:03:49 – JMV takes a call from a listener as the show rolls on! 2:03:50 – 2:08:59 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:09:00 – 2:16:24 – JMV wraps up the show with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Facci is joined by Bob Schmidt of Fear The Fro Podcast to discuss what in the world led to the Pacers being up 2-0 on Bob's Cavaliers. They dive into everything that has happened, what is next for both teams in this series and potentially adjustments Cleveland could make. Lastly, the guys also touch on Indiana's depth and pace! Join the Pacers Group Chat on Chat BCC by clicking THIS link! Winner of the Free Tickets to Game 3 will be announced on @AlexGoldenNBA's Twitter account, as well as @_Facci's Twitter account.
May 8, 2025: Dr. Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, discusses the challenges and opportunities of being the organization's first-ever CIO at her health system. What does it look like to build the CIO role from the ground up? How do you balance addressing technical debt while simultaneously driving digital transformation at a smaller health system? Ibanez also offers valuable insights on the importance of professional certifications, networking, and the evolving role of the modern CIO—no longer just a tech job, but requires business acumen, strategic vision, and financial expertise. Key Points: 06:18 Community and Regional Challenges 10:25 Addressing Technical Debt and Cloud Strategies 15:29 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 18:34 AI and Future Technologies 21:24 Professional Development and Certifications 24:14 Advice for Aspiring CIOs X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Today on Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Facci are joined by Derek Schultz to discuss the Pacers upcoming playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Derek discusses how Indiana can win this series, what he is looking to see from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, how Bennedict Mathurin can impact this series, what Obi Toppin could do, how Andrew Nembhard needs to be effective on both ends of the floor, three point shooting, assists/turnover ratio, rebounding and more!Join in on the fun with the BEST APP on planet Earth! Talk Pacers basketball everyday with the guys on the Setting The Pace Group Chat on Chat BCC!
On today's show, our good friend, Bob Schmidt joins Alex Golden and Facci to breakdown what makes the Cavaliers so good, how they matchup against the Pacers, what he thinks Cleveland will do to defeat Indiana, discusses the Siakam-Mobley matchup, why the front court matchup is the most intriguing, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome's impact and his prediction of the series. Join in on the fun by becoming a member of the Setting The Pace group chat on Chat BCC!
Fear the 'Fro is back, joined by the boys from the Indiana Pacers podcast of record... "Setting the Pace"! Bob Schmidt, Alex Golden, and Mike Facci sit down to preview the series and discuss their thoughts heading into round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Make sure to check out their podcast, which you can find in the links below: Setting the Pace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77fZ7GLLkZuGtk1J8PQ7GG?si=abbd9f48a55c412cSetting the Pace on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SettingThePaceAPacersPodcast
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Facci dive into the Pacers 117-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, allowing the Bucks to make this more of a series. Gary Trent Jr. had a playoff career high 37-points, Giannis was spectacular as per usual, and the Pacers absolutely stunk on wide open threes. The guys dive into what caused Milwaukee's success, why the Pacers were unable to hold onto a 12 point 3rd quarter lead and what Indiana can do better for Game 4. Alex shares how many open looks GTJ got from Pacers overplaying to prevent the Bucks easy baskets from Giannis and how many wide open 3s the Pacers missed in this one.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to defend home court in a crucial Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Ahead of the third game in this rivalry series, Ti Windisch and Rohan Katti split up to record crossover episodes with a pair of great Pacers podcasts. First up is Ti and Tony East of the Locked on Pacers podcast, followed by Rohan and Alex Golden of the Setting the Pace podcast. Get up to speed with both perspectives of the series and what the Bucks have to do to get back into it with this double crossover pod special! GSPN's Bucks podcasts are presented by PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/Gyrostep and use code GYROSTEP for a $50 bonus when you play $5 for the first time! Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy.Visit GSPN.info to find GSPN's homebase, including the new GSPN Premium! For $8 per month, GSPN Premium subscribers get a bonus podcast episode from the GSPN Crew each week, access to a premium podcast feed with commercial-free versions of Gyro Step, Win in 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra, bonus premium content including videos and written articles, and more. GSPN Premium Founding Members get all other GSPN Premium benefits as well as a shoutout here! Thanks to Michael McQuide, South Loonier, Justin Saeian, and Ben Kolp for being Founding Members.GSPN is proud to call Blue Wire's network of podcasts home. You can (and should) follow Rohan, Ti, Adam, Jordan, Andrew, Numac, and the Gyro Step , Win In 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra on Twitter. Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci start the show off by discussing the exciting news with the Facci family. Then, we dive into the game, highlight the great games from Turner, Siakam and Nembhard, read comments from our live youtube watchers and discuss what Indiana did so well to help them get the 19 point victory. The guys give out their player awards, discuss how awesome the Setting The Pace group chat in Chat BCC was and more!IF you want to interact with Facci and I during the game, please follow this link to the Group Chat.Thanks for being the BEST Pacers fans in the world and for interacting with us on whatever platforms you prefer. Have a blessed day, and LET'S GO PACERS!
On today's show, Alex Golden goes solo to preview the Pacers-Bucks series, as Facci was unable to make it, but for a GREAT reason! Baby Facci #2 is HERE! Michael J. Facci will be back Saturday to recap Game 1, but Alex went solo here to preview the series by sharing 5 things he wants to see the Pacers do in this series, and then 5 things he fears the most about the Milwaukee Bucks. At the end of the show, Alex shares his series predictions! #LetsGoPacers
Thank you to today's sponsor: PrizePicks! – Go to PrizePicks.com/Gyrostep and use code GYROSTEP for a $50 bonus when you play $5 for the first time!The Milwaukee Bucks find themselves facing off with the Indiana Pacers yet again, and the Bucks aren't the only team in a different spot entering the 2025 NBA Playoffs vs last season. To get some more perspective on the Indiana Pacers side of things, Ti Windisch recorded a crossover preview with Alex Golden and Facci of the Setting the Pace Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to Setting the Pace wherever you get your podcasts for the opposition intel throughout the series. Topics covered include the massive difference Giannis Antetokounmpo makes in this series, the importance of the Bucks bench and balanced scoring, whether Damian Lillard could return and if he'd be able to help if he does come back, how both teams will try to defend the other including zone defense, and Ti and Facci's series predictions. GSPN's Bucks podcasts are presented by PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/Gyrostep and use code GYROSTEP for a $50 bonus when you play $5 for the first time! Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy.Visit GSPN.info to find GSPN's homebase, including the new GSPN Premium! For $8 per month, GSPN Premium subscribers get a bonus podcast episode from the GSPN Crew each week, access to a premium podcast feed with commercial-free versions of Gyro Step, Win in 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra, bonus premium content including videos and written articles, and more. GSPN Premium Founding Members get all other GSPN Premium benefits as well as a shoutout here! Thanks to Michael McQuide, South Loonier, Justin Saeian, and Ben Kolp for being Founding Members.GSPN is proud to call Blue Wire's network of podcasts home. You can (and should) follow Rohan, Ti, Adam, Jordan, Andrew, Numac, and the Gyro Step , Win In 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra on Twitter. Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
On today's show, we start things off with a Smothered Chicken montage, thanks to the great Alex Riley. Then, Alex and Facci chat with Jeremiah Johnson from Fan Duel Sports Network about the Indiana Pacers remaining schedule. how this season has gone for the blue and gold, takeaways from specific players this season, the potential playoff matchup with the Bucks and MORE!JJ also tells us WHEN he listens to Setting The Pace, why he has an extra pep in his step and dissects how Quinn Buckner goes about calling certain blocks a Smothered Chicken.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci have a lengthy discussion with Ted Wu about the current state of the team, individual players and how they've fared this season, some of the struggles from the bench this season, potential playoff matchups between Milwaukee and Detroit, Myles upcoming free agency, pros and cons to a No Trade Clause and a message for the fans!
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci dive into what makes the Haliburton-Mathurin fit up and down, what changes could be made to unite both forces to lift each other up, why Mathurin is the one who has had to make the adjustments more than Tyrese, how the two have played together and what lineup combinations have succeeded with Tyrese the most.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers 119-103 victory over the Timberwolves. Obi Toppin continued his hot shooting against Minny, Aaron Nesmith had himself another awesome offensive performance, Tyrese Haliburton extended his double-double streak to 11 games in a row and the Pacers 3rd quarter eruption lifts them past the Timberwolves for an important and needed victory.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Facci recap the BEST game of the season. Tyrese Haliburton hits the best game winning jumper of his life, with a corner 3, in front of the Bucks bench, on National TV with Reggie Miller on call and got fouled by Giannis in the process. The guys discuss the storybook ending, how the team's played throughout the game, what stood out and what a win like this can do for a team moving forward.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci open the show discussing the Rockets sitting out a handful of players on Monday vs OKC and what that means for Indiana on Tuesday, with half of their starters not in the rotation. Then, Kevin Bowen joins the show to discuss Jarace Walker playing in the G-League on Monday with the Mad Ants, his role this season, the challenges of developing and trying to win, plus what his future looks like. Then, the guys dive into Benn Mathurin's fit with this team. From being challenged to do different things in the offseason to now falling back into the 6th man scorer off the bench, what is it exactly the Pacers are wanting from Benn? Lastly, the guys discuss Haliburton's post All-Star Game play, what his uptick in overall play does for this team and more. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a follow, as well as a rating and review of the show! We appreciate your support of this podcast and hope that you comeback for more content! #LetsGoPacers
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:07) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Query & Company from Eugene, Oregon to recap Saturday’s win over Washington, provide his opinion on why Indiana has won four of its last five games, believes that Malik Reneau is finally healthy and that’s leading to his successful play, and assesses if Anthony Leal is one of the most underrated defenders in the country. (12:07-33:30) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to share his takeaways from the NFL Combine. Jake and Mike discuss what the quarterback competition would look like in their eyes, that he would have a hard time taking a tight end in the first round if there was a player at a premium position that you love available, and weighs in if they can convince a free agent, and his agent, that the player will have a fair shot at winning the starting quarterback job. (33:30-52:27) – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins Jake Query to assess Jake’s opinion on the Indiana Pacers decision to ask Jarace Walker to play in this afternoon’s Mad Ants game, believes that the All-Star break was a much needed break for Tyrese Haliburton to relax his body and mind, assesses if the Rockets will be watered down by the time the Pacers play them tomorrow night after facing OKC tonight and declares Jake as the all-knowing when it comes to NBA mascots.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-24:34) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping everything from the weekend. Jake starts the show by discussing yesterday’s win for the Indiana Pacers and their decision to have Jarace Walker play in today’s Mad Ants game. Also, Jake discusses some of the reports as whom the Colts are interested in. (24:34-37:26) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Query & Company from Eugene, Oregon to recap Saturday’s win over Washington, provide his opinion on why Indiana has won four of its last five games, believes that Malik Reneau is finally healthy and that’s leading to his successful play, and assesses if Anthony Leal is one of the most underrated defenders in the country. (37:26-45:10) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake telling a story about knowing the history of Leon Tailoring but never shopping in the store until Saturday with the shop closing after 120 years. (45:10-1:07:04) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to share his takeaways from the NFL Combine. Jake and Mike discuss what the quarterback competition would look like in their eyes, that he would have a hard time taking a tight end in the first round if there was a player at a premium position that you love available, and weighs in if they can convince a free agent, and his agent, that the player will have a fair shot at winning the starting quarterback job. (1:07:04-1:14:34) – Last night the Indiana Pacers picked up a win over the Chicago Bulls behind Aaron Nesmith’s career night. Jake and Eddie discuss Nesmith’s importance to the team and how his return has led to inconsistent minutes for Jarace Walker despite him developing more this season. (1:14:34-1:26:09) – Hour number two quickly concludes with Jake sharing the news about former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson announcing his retirement from FOX. (1:26:09-1:50:02) – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins Jake Query to assess Jake’s opinion on the Indiana Pacers decision to ask Jarace Walker to play in this afternoon’s Mad Ants game, believes that the All-Star break was a much needed break for Tyrese Haliburton to relax his body and mind, assesses if the Rockets will be watered down by the time the Pacers play them tomorrow night after facing OKC tonight, and declares Jake as the all-knowing when it comes to NBA mascots. (1:50:02-2:01:37) – During the first race of the season yesterday for IndyCar, Jake was receiving texts from fans asking the difference between the primary tires and alternate tires. Jake explains what the difference is, and Eddie asks some follow up questions about the tires. (2:01:37-2:09:36) – Today’s show closes with Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Pantera! Plus, JMV joins the guys in studio to weigh in about on the chick flick conversation from earlier in the show.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 24:56 – JMV is LIVE at Connor’s Pub in Broad Ripple, and he, Brent Holverson and Lindsey Monroe from WTHR all reflect on the passing of Hoosiers actor Gene Hackman. They also discuss the NFL Combine, and some of the new rules the league is introducing this season. 24:57 – 40:39 – JMV, Lindsey and Brent discuss if the Colts will actually bring in a quarterback to really compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting role, or if that was just lip service. They also look at the Draft, and what the Colts need to do. 40:40 – 48:28 – JMV, Lindsey and Brent wrap up the 1st hour of the show! 48:29 – 1:14:30 – Mike Chappel from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about if Colts GM Chris Ballard was really being serious about the team bringing in competition for Anthony Richardson. They talk about the Draft, and Ballard’s approach to roster building. 1:14:31 – 1:27:27 – Kevin Lee, who is part of the Fox broadcast for IndyCar, joins the show! Kevin talks about his new gig and when he found out about it. They also look ahead to the start of the IndyCar season! 1:27:28 – 1:32:34 – JMV, Lindsey and Brent wrap up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:32:35 – 1:57:45 – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show! Alex discusses how the Pacers have looked since coming back from the All-Star Break, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers win over the Raptors and more! 1:57:46 – 2:10:28 – JMV, Lindsey and Brent keep things rolling live at Connor’s Pub by previewing some upcoming Tavern Tour Stops! 2:10:29 – 2:14:04 – JMV, Brent and Lindsey wrap up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 - 21:02 - Mike Chappel from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about if Colts GM Chris Ballard was really being serious about the team bringing in competition for Anthony Richardson. They talk about the Draft, and Ballard’s approach to roster building. 21:03 - 37:52 - Kevin Lee, who is part of the Fox broadcast for IndyCar, joins the show! Kevin talks about his new gig and when he found out about it. They also look ahead to the start of the IndyCar season! 37:53 - 47:00 - Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show! Alex discusses how the Pacers have looked since coming back from the All-Star Break, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers win over the Raptors and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A few weeks ago, Derek Schultz reached out to Alex Golden to see if he would mind doing a Q&A for IBJ.com to share the origin story of Setting The Pace, how the show grew from nothing to notoriety and how Alex has become a full time media member. Derek sent the audio file over to Alex to share on this feed for listeners of Setting The Pace to hear the interview, in case they didn't read the article in the IBJ or on IBJ.com. The audio version of this Q&A is longer than the written piece, and has the unedited answers to the questions. We hope you enjoy the episode, and as always, we thank you for your support of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci go through the remaining 29 games on the Pacers schedule and predict if it will be a win or loss. Alex and Facci have done this for the past few seasons in August when going through the entire season, but with the break here, the guy thought it would be cool to go through the schedule again and see where the Pacers could land at the end of the season. We hope you enjoy the show, and please let us know on Twitter @PacersPodSTP what you think Indiana's record will be over the next 29 games! You can also tag Alex @AlexGoldenNBA or Facci at @_Facci! Thank you for making us a part of your day! We look forward to chatting more Pacers basketball with you tomorrow after Indiana's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2025 legislative session is off to a fast start with a number of pro-business bills already moving through the House and Senate.In this episode of Capitol Chat, members of the Missouri Chamber's governmental affairs team break down some of those early movers. Plus, find out why "collaboration" is the early theme for this General Assembly!
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, to discuss the current state of the team. -Thoughts on the 1st 53 games of the season -Will there be another move for a backup center? -Was Indiana close to making a bigger move at the deadline? -Thoughts on the starting lineup changes -Thoughts on Haliburton's season so far -What Nembhard brings to the team that's so hard to replace -What areas of weakness he sees in this group and how they can get better -Pascal's leadership and his amazing season that led to him being an All-Star -Future of Myles with this team, why Indiana didn't trade him -Jarace's spot in the rotation, what's been the message to him? -Areas Ben Sheppard has grown as a player -Thomas Bryant's energy and how he has helped the team this season -How has this team looked based on his preseason expectations of where they would be? -What fans can look forward to the rest of the season -MORE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Golden and Facci closeout the MAILBAG podcast answering the following questions: 1). Erik Nikol If you guys are doing the consolidation trade in the offseason, which players are you keeping vs trading? 2). Mann Marsden Real take on the play of Tyrese and is he a superstar or franchise player ? Or jus mid like Evan Turner warned us about 3). Nicholas Thornburg If Myles Turner does not re-sign with the Pacers this offseason, what route do you think the Pacers would go for at the center position? Do you think a priority would need to be to go after a stretch big given the ability of Haliburton to dish well to centers for 3 pointers? 4). Adam aka REDS FAN RIP 19 What do you guys think has been the biggest reason for the turnaround and better play? 5). Sam Tompkins Do you think the starters would have more success with Nesmith in the line up? Would this free Mathurin up for more offensive production with TJ/Obi/etc by coming off the bench? 6). Josh Lovell The Pacers lack shooting, aside from Tyrese. Instead of Alex Len for the 15th spot, would they be better off with a real shooter, like Bojan? 7). Christopher Lloyd AKA The Film Critic With big contracts going to their stars, it's clear the Pacers can't play and pay all of their young talent: Nembhard, Mathurin, Walker, Nesmith, Sheppard, Furphy. How many do you think they keep long-term, and which ones? Thank you all for sending in your questions and for making Setting The Pace a part of your daily listen. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci reveal players 1-5 on their Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets. There were some epic reactions from Alex to players Facci had atop his list, which led to some great back and forth. A massively different approach to this group of players compared to the latest episode with players 6-10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci reveal players 6-10 on their Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets. The guys only agreed on one player, so there is plenty of players to discuss that could be potential targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:00 - 23:22 - Pacers GM Chad Buchanan joins the show live from Paris ahead of the Pacers showdown with the Spurs! Chad and JMV talk about the process of getting to Paris. They also talk about the expected environment with native Frenchman Victor Wembanyama playing for the Spurs, as well as the Pacers improved defense. 23:23 - 42:13 - Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show! Alex and JMV talk about the Pacers in Paris, as well as their defensive turnaround! They talk about if the Pacers will be active at the trade deadline, as well as if the Paris trip is a bad time for the Pacers as they have been playing with tons of momentum. 42:14 - 57:01 - Dusty May, the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, joins the show! Dusty talks about his first season at the helm in Ann Arbor! Dusty talks about the officiating in the Big Ten and if it’s different from elsewhere. Dusty discusses the difficulty of all the travel in the Big Ten. They also look ahead to Michigan’s game against Purdue. 57:02 - 1:11:31 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake-Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV talk about the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo to be their new DC, as well as the news that the Jaguars are firing Trent Baalke. JMV and Kevin discuss how embarrassing it is that the Colts can’t win the AFC South.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 24:48 – JMV begins the show by talking about Purdue’s 73-70 loss to Ohio State last night. He also talks about the Pacers in Paris, and the defensive turnaround the Pacers have undergone over the last 18 games. 24:49 – 40:26 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake-Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV talk about the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo to be their new DC, as well as the news that the Jaguars are firing Trent Baalke. JMV and Kevin discuss how embarrassing it is that the Colts can’t win the AFC South. 40:27 – 44:46 – JMV wraps up the first hour by talking about Purdue’s loss to the Buckeye’s last night. 44:47 – 1:08:56 - Pacers GM Chad Buchanan joins the show live from Paris ahead of the Pacers showdown with the Spurs! Chad and JMV talk about the process of getting to Paris. They also talk about the expected environment with native Frenchman Victor Wembanyama playing for the Spurs, as well as the Pacers improved defense. 1:08:57 – 1:22:00 – JMV keeps things rolling as he talks about UConn head coach Dan Hurley. He also takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:22:01 – 1:26:33 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:26:34 – 1:50:05 – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show! Alex and JMV talk about the Pacers in Paris, as well as their defensive turnaround! They talk about if the Pacers will be active at the trade deadline, as well as if the Paris trip is a bad time for the Pacers as they have been playing with tons of momentum. 1:50:06 – 1:54:23 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:54:24 – 2:10:07 – Dusty May, the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, joins the show! Dusty talks about his first season at the helm in Ann Arbor! Dusty talks about the officiating in the Big Ten and if it’s different from elsewhere. Dusty discusses the difficulty of all the travel in the Big Ten. They also look ahead to Michigan’s game against Purdue. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by the host of Locked on Pacers, Tony East, to discuss: -Does the Pacers trip to Paris disrupt the momentum this team has established the last month and a half? -Was the loss to Charlotte the turning point this season and why are the Hornets such a thorn in the side of the Pacers? -How Tyrese has improved defensively specifically -Is it fair to say that the better version of Tyrese is back to stay? -Pascal's All-Star case and overall importance for this team this season -Andrew Nembhard's impact this season for the Pacers -Most important development we've seen from Benn Mathurin -Do you see Nesmith continuing to come off the bench, with Mathurin being the starter? -How does Jarace handle being the 11th man in the rotation? -What to expect from the Pacers at the Trade Deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-28:58) – Former Indiana Hoosier Brian Evans joins Query & Company to assess where things are at right now with the IU basketball program, explains what he is seeing right now from the product on the floor, doesn’t believe Indiana did not explore enough candidates back during the last hiring cycle for the position, evaluates if Indiana needs to stop attempting hiring guys that are connected to the Bob Knight era, and revisits why he was scared about IU basketball when Mike Woodson was initially hired. (28:58-41:00) – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook on the program to discuss last night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, explains why he believes that the best thing for the Pacers to do is stand pat as the trade deadline nears, agrees with Jake that the Pacers have survived the hardest portion of their schedule, and evaluates how the Pacers should handle Tyrese Haliburton’s groin injury. (41:00-55:44) – Indy Ignite outside hitter, Leketor Member-Meneh joins Query & Company to discuss their season opening win over the Orlando Valkyries, compares the talent across the Pro Volleyball Federation, explains how her background of her parents being from Nigeria has got here to where she it at right now, and how eye opening her experience was the two times that she visited Nigeria.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-24:45) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query and Jimmy Cook discussing last night’s blowout loss for the Indiana Hoosiers against the Illinois Illini. They play some comments made by Mike Woodson after the game and then discuss the fans chanting “fire Mike Woodson.” (24:45-34:11) – After sharing some thoughts about Mike Woodson, this current roster of Indiana players, and the state of IU basketball, Jake and Jimmy take calls from IU basketball fans with their thoughts on the program. (34:11-45:48) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Jimmy taking more calls from Indiana basketball fans to voice their opinion. (45:48-1:13:19) – Former Indiana Hoosier Brian Evans joins Query & Company to assess where things are at right now with the IU basketball program, explains what he is seeing right now from the product on the floor, doesn’t believe Indiana did not explore enough candidates back during the last hiring cycle for the position, evaluates if Indiana needs to stop attempting hiring guys that are connected to the Bob Knight era, and revisits why he was scared about IU basketball when Mike Woodson was initially hired. (1:13:19-1:21:57) – After spending the first half of the show discussing the state of IU basketball, Jake and Jimmy shifted their conversation to the Indiana Pacers with their losing streak coming to an end last night. (1:21:57-1:31:42) – Hour two of the program concludes with Jake asking Jimmy to guess what the top three answers were to last night’s Family Feud game that was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during one of the timeouts. (1:31:42-1:53:01) – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook on the program to discuss last night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, explains why he believes that the best thing for the Pacers to do is stand pat as the trade deadline nears, agrees with Jake that the Pacers have survived the hardest portion of their schedule, and evaluates how the Pacers should handle Tyrese Haliburton’s groin injury. (1:53:01-2:07:55) – Indy Ignite outside hitter, Leketor Member-Meneh joins Query & Company to discuss their season opening win over the Orlando Valkyries, compares the talent across the Pro Volleyball Federation, explains how her background of her parents being from Nigeria has got here to where she it at right now, and how eye opening her experience was the two times that she visited Nigeria. (2:07:55-2:13:23) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We lost. WHAT OF IT? Bob Schmidt, courageous man of integrity, confronts the enemy as Alex Golden & Michael Facci of the "Setting the Pace" podcast join Fear the 'Fro to talk about what transpired in the Cavs loss to Indiana, the state of the surging Pacers, and what to expect in the second game of this home and home. Then Bob presses them for their views of the rightful frontcourt All-Stars and who they fear more... the Cavs or Boston?
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci react to the Pacers beating some version of the Brooklyn Nets, as they pummeled the Nets by 14 points in a game that Indiana struggled in for 2 quarters. The guys also discuss if Facci broke the curse, is there a new curse around..., who deserved "what", with out player awards and discussed WWE Raw and it's new season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a NEW segment on Setting The Pace. Alex came up with 6 statements and the guys decide whether or not the statement is true or false! 1. The Pacers will finish with a Top 6 seed in the East. True or False? 2. Pascal Siakam is the only player who will be in contention for an All-Star appearance this season. True or False? 3. Aaron Nesmith is the glue that is missing for this Pacers team to reach its peak. True or False? 4. Myles Turner will be an Indiana Pacer at the start of the 2025-2026 season. True or False? 5. Tyrese Haliburton's peak last season was a flash in the pan, and who he's been this season is what Pacers fans should expect moving forward. True or False? 6. If the Pacers continue with this roster for the next few seasons, they will find themselves once again back on the “treadmill of mediocrity”. True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:00 - 22:33 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss Anthony Richardson being on the injury report. They also talk about the Colts playoff hopes, and how they let a winnable division slip through their fingers. Mike and John look ahead to next season and discuss if Anthony Richardson is still viewed as the guy going forward. 22:34 - 48:17 - Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show to help preview Pacers-Thunder! Alex and JMV discuss the Pacers 5-game winning streak, and what has led to the drastic turnaround in the quality of their play. The two of them discussed the Pacers matchup to the Thunder, and the difficulty of the Pacers schedule going forward. 48:18 - 1:02:32 - Drey Jameson of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins the show! Drey and JMV first talk about the number of great athletes coming out of Hancock County! Drey talks about his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the grind of recovering from an injury like this. Drey then talks about the baseball camp he put on earlier this week! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 24:52 – JMV is back after Christmas, and he begins by discussing the Colts and their slim playoff hopes! He also talks about the Pacers and how they have started playing at a much higher level as of late. 24:53 – 40:56 – Drey Jameson of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins the show! Drey and JMV first talk about the number of great athletes coming out of Hancock County! Drey talks about his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the grind of recovering from an injury like this. Drey then talks about the baseball camp he put on earlier this week! 40:57 – 44:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 44:05 – 1:12:04 – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace joins the show to help preview Pacers-Thunder! Alex and JMV discuss the Pacers 5-game winning streak, and what has led to the drastic turnaround in the quality of their play. The two of them discussed the Pacers matchup to the Thunder, and the difficulty of the Pacers schedule going forward. 1:12:05 – 1:23:51 – JMV dives more into the news that Anthony Richardson missed practice today, and that the Colts are “cautiously optimistic” that he will play on Sunday. 1:23:52 – 1:28:51 – JMV closes out the 2nd hour of the show! 1:28:52 – 1:54:09 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss Anthony Richardson being on the injury report. They also talk about the Colts playoff hopes, and how they let a winnable division slip through their fingers. Mike and John look ahead to next season and discuss if Anthony Richardson is still viewed as the guy going forward. 1:54:10 – 2:11:45 – JMV continues to preview tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! 2:11:46 – 2:17:27 – JMV wraps up the third hour by previewing tomorrow’s show! 2:17:28 – 2:25:06 – The show ends with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Michael Facci is joined by Pacers television play-by-play analyst, Chris Denari. Facci and Denari discuss the Pacers playing better of late, how help is on the way soon with the return of Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard, the recent play of Obi Toppin and how that has helped lift the bench, how the team has shown the last 2 games how they're getting on the same page and why Pacers fans should be optimistic for the rest of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci bring on Gyro Step Podcast Host, Ti Windisch, to discuss the Bucks season, what they're doing to turn things around, who has stepped up outside of Giannis, Tyrese's struggles, what Ti is seeing from the Pacers as a non-Pacers fan, what similarities are there between the two franchises in terms of rising to stardom and going from the hunter to the hunted, game predictions, NBA Cup discussion and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer about 6-7 mailbag questions for today's episode of Setting The Pace! 1). Beeg Luka Part 1 - With the number of injured players growing, do you expect the Pacers to begin trying out guys on 10 day contracts? Part 2 - With the team having at least 4 players out for two weeks or more, do they qualify for the hardship exception to go above 15 men on the roster? (Rooster asked a similar question) 2). Garrett from Buffalo! Bills Mafia baby! Why do you think our pace of play has slowed this season? 3). Josh Who do you think will have the next 40+ game on the Pacers? I personally think it'll be Mathurin. Do you think the next breakout player for the Pacers is on the roster or will we trade for them? Not including Mathurin. 4). Mann Marsden Do you guys think regardless of fit, that it is time to move on from Myles and go to more of defense type center? 5). Pacer Faithful Do you see a world where Mathurin and Siakam become the all stars/high scorers and Haliburton becomes more of a facilitator long term? 6). Aaron M What are your thoughts on Furphy's upside? Can he be that big-ish 3-D wing the Pacers need more of at some point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci recap Indiana's putrid effort against the Miami Heat in 124-111 loss. The guys discuss why this Pacers team has an identity problem, the concerns they have with this group compared to last, what fans are saying about the Pacers inabilities to win games and get over .500, as well who needs to be held accountable for their level of effort. The guys also applaud the bench and their effort after Carlisle benched the starters, Quenton Jackson's energetic play and how contagious that can be for a team, give out player awards and MORE. Tune into the podcast from your favorite podcast application and please leave us a 5 star rating and review if you enjoy the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Golden and Mike Facci welcome you into another episode here of your go-to Pacers Podcast, Setting The Pace! On today's show, the guys dive into the pros and cons of continuing to start Bennedict Mathurin when everyone returns from injury. The guys then debate which player should move to the bench if the Pacers elect to continue starting Mathurin, and why the select that player. The guys also discuss once Nesmith is healthy if Indiana should expand their rotation to a 10-man rotation, or continue rocking it out with a 9-man rotation and taking someone's minutes away. It was a loaded conversation today about how deep the Pacers are and how well they have been playing! Hopefully the Pacers can continue giving fans tons to cheer for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci dive into Free Agents and Trade Targets the Pacers could look to bring in with injuries to Jackson and Wiseman. The guys go through each player and explain why they do or why they do not like the fit with this team. Minute Markers for Free Agent Candidates and Trade Targets Honorable Mention - 2:50 Free Agent #1 - 3:40, Free Agent #2 - 5:25, Free Agent #3 - 8:30, Free Agent #4 - 11:50 Trade Targets: #1 (Raptors) - 14:55, #2 (Hornets) - 17:05, #3 (Hawks) - 19:25. #4 (Dallas) - 23:00, #5 (Phoenix) 25:45, #6 (Utah) - 27:25, #7 (Portland) - 30:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's 1,000th episode of Setting The Pace, the guys open up by reflecting on the ride to their 1,000th episode quickly before diving into the bad loss on Friday night. Alex and Facci highlight the way Indiana closed out quarters, how the Pacers Big 3 got dominated by the Pelicans Big 2...how poorly Myles Turner has played since his great opening night performance against Detroit, Tyrese Haliburton's continued struggles and inability to shake free from his 3PT shooting slump, Mathurin and Sheppard stepping up with bigger roles, Sheppard's career night and injuries piling up. The guys give out player awards for the game: The Mel Daniels MVP Award and the Feisty Foster Player of the Award. No Players qualified for the Reggie Miller Clutch Player of the Game. At the end of the show, the guys play video messages sent in from loyal listeners to celebrate the 1,000th episode of Setting The Pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Chris Denari to look at the Pacers first week of play and share what's been good, what's been bad, and what this team can learn from the games they've played. Chris shares some insight into the Pacers trip to Orlando, why he is a fan of Raising Canes, whether or not Quinn Buckner is ready to let a smothered chicken out anytime soon and what makes Quinn so beloved around the league. Here are the questions we discussed during the podcast: -Will the win against Boston be the turnaround this team needs from their slow start? -Bennedict Mathurin was a key contributor in both Pacers' wins: Can he and does he need to sustain a high level of play overall for the Pacers to have success? -What are the protocols on reporting injuries in game - Andrew Nembhard exited game against Boston with a knee injury -TJ McConnell's playing time in Orlando reduced. Will Pacers elect to rest him on back-to-backs? -Will the Pacers need to add a center to their roster with the Wiseman injury and Myles already missing a game with an injury? -Why has Tyrese gotten off to a slow start? What are the biggest differences you see in his style of play and how teams are defending him? -Early season thoughts on Pascal and areas you'd like to see him improve or the team improve around him? -Biggest issues you've seen with the Pacers team early on in the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices