Synopsis
The Options Insider Radio Network is the premier audio destination for options traders. The network provides access to a vast array of popular programs including The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, The Advisors Option, The Long and Short of Futures Options, Volatility Views, Options Insider Radio and much more. Join the thousands around the globe who turn to The Options Insider Radio Network for options information, analysis and education.
Episodes
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The Crypto Rundown 267: The Bloodbath Continues in ETH and SOL?
25/02/2025 Duration: 57minGuest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Solana, MSTU, MSTR and much more...
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The Option Block 1357: Insane Options Action and the Son of the American Dream
24/02/2025 Duration: 57minWe’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Review the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in BAX, GDRX Talk about 2025 as the year of collar 24-hour trading And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
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Volatility Views 621: Dangerously Close to the Danger Zone!
21/02/2025 Duration: 01h45sOn this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets Not being able to prep too early for the show as volatility can pop right before the start Volatility dangerously close to the danger zone Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX VIX paper trades Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...
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TWIFO 438: Dead Pennies
21/02/2025 Duration: 01h02minWe look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (copper, gold, silver), energy (nat gas, WTI), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management
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The Option Block 1356: PLTR Kicks NVDA To The Curb
21/02/2025 Duration: 58minWe’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including silver Talk about the most active equity options for the day including WMT, SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in QTBS, BABA, COMP Look at Feb25 28th PLTR puts trading this morning Comment on how wild it is that spy 0dte does much more than IWM 0dte Talk about VIX options on futures Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Kevin Carter, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
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The Futures Rundown 22: An Accident Waiting to Happen
20/02/2025 Duration: 41minWelcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown with your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week (coffee, orange juice, gold, silver) Futures Free For All Which futures products are the best for beginners? How do you hold a future over the long-term when they typically expire in 1-3 months?
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Options Boot Camp 326: Fun with 24-7 Trading, PLTR and Premium Buying
20/02/2025 Duration: 39minHost: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Mike Butler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Mike discuss: AI vs. PE in the modern market Stocks and options trading going 24/7 Stock substitution strategy as go to strategy for 2025 Learning more about trading options And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
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Volatility Views 620: Exploring the Dark Side of the Vol Market
14/02/2025 Duration: 01h04minOn this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Scott Nations, Nations Indexes They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI Nations Indexes new subscription services Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...
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TWIFO 437: Short-Term Options Storm In Equities and Crude Oil
14/02/2025 Duration: 52minWe look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including equities (E-mini S&P 500, Russell 2000), energy (crude oil, WTI), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy
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The Option Block 1355: Getting Lofty in PLTR, PLTN...and GRAB
13/02/2025 Duration: 01h01minWe’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including HOOD Examine the latest unusual options activity in GRAB, OMC, MAG, PTON Ask if the magical letters “AI” trump the other two letters known as “PE” in the modern market Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
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The Futures Rundown 21: Blizzards Can't Stop VIX Futures
12/02/2025 Duration: 30minWelcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown. With your host Mark Longo: The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Top 10 most active futures today The Contract Specs Segment Taking a deep dive into VIX Futures
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Options Boot Camp 325: An Options Snow Day
12/02/2025 Duration: 37minIt's an options snow day as Mark and Dan tackle your mailbag questions about: How often do you adjust covered calls Selling a put when you don't want to buy a stock Strategies that they anticipate using more in 2025 What to do with calendars if the underlying moves too soon Trading iron condors and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade.
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The Crypto Rundown 266: Exploring the Future of Crypto Derivatives With Coinbase
11/02/2025 Duration: 48minCrypto Hot Seat: Boris Ilyevsky, Head of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange Discussion includes: What is the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange How can US bitcoin derivatives traders trade on the exchange What can US bitcoin derivatives traders trade on the exchange Thoughts on IBIT And much more
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The Option Block 1354: Doing the Options Shuffle
10/02/2025 Duration: 57minWe’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including tariffs Talk about the most active equity options for the day including UBER Review earning volatility in MNDY, MCD, LYFT, DASH, HOOD, DKNG Examine the latest unusual options activity in BBAI, IBN Look at shifting your risk using options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
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Volatility Views 619: Following the Same Old Playbook...and Lottery Arbitrage?
07/02/2025 Duration: 01h02minOn this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, VSTOXX, and VOLI January options volume numbers from OCC Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...
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Wide World of Options: It’s All Greek to Me (But Does It Need to Be?)
07/02/2025 Duration: 24minWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced options investor, understanding the Greeks is essential to managing risk and making informed market decisions. In this episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Ankit Mehra of Mehra Wealth Management to discuss Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega and Rho – and breaks down the concepts to explain how each can impact options pricing and trading strategies.
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TWIFO 436: The Mad Titan of Nat Gas Is Inevitable
07/02/2025 Duration: 37minWe look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), ags (SRW wheat), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1353: Tariff Turmoil, F Put Palooza, Palantir Drama and More
06/02/2025 Duration: 59minWe’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PLTR Review the January options volume numbers from OCC Look at earnings season volatility Examine the latest unusual options activity in F, LAES, BMBL Check out our latest polls about F and tariffs affecting the markets Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
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Options Boot Camp 324: Volume Battles, Trade Wars and the Looming AI Debacle
05/02/2025 Duration: 44minOn this episode, Mark and Dan talk about: Options volume for January from Options Clearing Tariffs impact on markets Whether the 0DTE explosion is just a fad If DeepSeek is the canary in the coal mine for the end of the AI boom Whether the age of the options trader is getting younger and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade.
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The Option Block 1352: Rumbling Over PLTR, SOUN, TIGR, VIX and More
03/02/2025 Duration: 59minOn this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster get into a Royal Rumble over: Tariffs/ Trade Wars VIX PLTR NVDA two-year collars SOUN TIGR and more.