Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
Setting The Pace is a daily basketball podcast from the Blue Wire Podcast Network, hosted by Alex Golden and Mike Facci, covering the Indiana Pacers and related Indiana sports. It has about 1,000 episodes, published almost daily, with a median length of roughly 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
Daily Pacers coverage with a 4.8-rated audience from a long-running sports network
- Near-daily episodes across about 1,000 episodes give a sponsor steady recurring placements.
- 433 Apple ratings average 4.8 out of 5, indicating a loyal, engaged fan base.
- Explicit flag is off and recent content is basketball-focused, suiting most brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, reaction, recap, interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 32 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Blue Wire Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description credits only the Blue Wire Podcast Network.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover basketball results and trade news with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | Blue Wire |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1439262274 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/1zFV2hJ3 |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Pacers-Bucks Rivalry Heats Up! Turner Booed, Haliburton Hit + Preseaso | 2026-10-17 | 38 min |
| Pacers Group Chat: 4 Things We're Most Intrigued About This Season | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 16 min |
| REACT! Pacers Trade Rumors, New Jerseys & a Wild Play-In Prediction | 2026-10-15 | 32 min |
| Haliburton & Zubac Gave Pacers Fans A LOT to Be Excited About | 2026-10-14 | 33 min |
| 5 Things to Watch in Pacers Preseason Game 3 | 2026-10-13 | 40 min |
| 3 Preseason Questions: Zubac's Fit, McConnell's Injury & Jay Huff's Ro | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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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About Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
Setting The Pace is a daily basketball podcast covering the Indiana Pacers, hosted by Alex Golden and Mike Facci and produced under the Blue Wire Podcast Network, according to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed. The show mixes game recaps, roster analysis, trade news and reaction segments, and the feed lists about 1,000 episodes with a median length of roughly 40 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 433 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, with 407 five-star ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, the show is likely to reach around 5,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, mostly US basketball fans.
The feed shows no sponsors in the recent episodes, with Blue Wire Podcast Network the only brand named. A host-read placement is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode, suited to sports apparel, fan merchandise and local Indiana consumer brands seeking an engaged, team-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
How much does Setting The Pace charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate from ratings data, not a published price.
What is Setting The Pace about?
Setting The Pace is a daily basketball podcast about the Indiana Pacers, with game recaps, roster analysis, trade news and fan reaction, hosted by Alex Golden and Mike Facci.
How do I contact Setting The Pace about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship enquiries can be sent to the show once the contact is unlocked.
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