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The Options Insider Radio Network

The Options Insider Radio Network

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.

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19:46

The Futures Rundown 46: Coffee, Ether and XRP...Oh My!

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/27

Welcome to The Futures Rundown, the show where we break down all the action in the futures markets. In this episode, we're giving you a special early edition to catch up on all the week's biggest moves. We’ll analyze the top movers to the upside and downside, reveal the most actively traded contracts, and dive deep into a crypto futures product that surprised even our hosts. Timestamps 2:05 The Trading Pit: A rundown of this week's top movers. 2:26 Winners of the week 3:27 Losers of the week 4:28

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23:21

Options Boot Camp 353: Dividend Adjustments, Football...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, our hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into listener questions and hot topics shaping the options market. They break down a recent VIX trade, discuss the fascinating and volatile world of a popular new options stock, and answer a question about the increasing prevalence of exotic "event markets" on brokerage platforms. Timestamps 4:21 Mailbag: A review of a recent VIX flash poll. 5:34 The final outcome of the VIX 25 calls. 7:18 OPEN stock volatility and listener trades. 9:53

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08:09

Options Playbook Radio 456: A Great NVDA Options Play

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/27

Brian Overby is back with a great NVDA options play.

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23:03

The Hot Options Report Heading into Nvidia Earnings:...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/27

Welcome to the Hot Options Report for Wednesday, August 27th. In this special midday report, we dive into the day's most active options, analyzing the top tickers and notable trends. The broad market is in a modest rally, but volatility and specific stocks are showing interesting activity. Today's show covers the highlights in VIX, SPY, SPX, and the top 10 most active stocks, including the highly anticipated action in Nvidia ahead of its earnings report. Timestamps 1:17 VIX Market Activity 2:07 SPY

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53:11

The Crypto Rundown 288: Eth Swings, Crypto Yield and...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/26

Host: Mark Longo from The Options Insider Radio Network Guest: Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell to the Crypto Hot Seat. They discuss FTSE Russell's recent crypto derivatives launches, including bite-sized Bitcoin and Ethereum futures with Cboe and Eurex. The conversation explores the pros and cons of cash-settled versus physically-delivered products and the growing institutional interest in crypto. Mark

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58:36

The Option Block 1401: Madness Abounds in RIG, INTC,...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/26

Host: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Cohosts: Uncle Mike Tosaw - St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi - The Option Pit On today's episode, during The Trading Block segment, we analyze a trading day marked by low volatility and a pause in major indexes after a "drunken rally" last Friday. We discuss the top options activity in VIX, SPY, and other major indexes, and break down the top 10 most active single-name stocks, including surprising movements in Tesla, Open,

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15:10

The Hot Options Report: 08-25-2025

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/25

In this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down the most active options contracts for Monday, August 25, 2025. He notes that volume was generally light across the board, as many traders are waiting for Nvidia's earnings later in the week. The report covers the top index and single-name tickers, highlighting the most traded options and their average prices. Time Stamps Index Products 3:51 - VIX 4:46 - SPY 6:14 - SPX 7:22 - IWM (Small Caps) 8:44 - QQQ (NASDAQ)

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08:34

Volatility Views 644: Birthday Special VIX Weekly...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/22

This is a special birthday holiday edition of Volatility Views, providing a rundown of the VIX options market from the past week. The episode breaks down the most active VIX options, open for size positions, and day-by-day highlights of trading activity. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome to Volatility Views 2:16 Top 10 VIX Open for Size 5:14 Thursday's VIX Activity 6:58 Wednesday's VIX Activity 8:00 Tuesday's VIX Activity 9:05 Monday's VIX Activity 10:07 Conclusion

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54:29

TWIFO 462: Soybean Shenanigans and Cattle Craziness

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO), host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network break down the week's trading action in the futures options market. They cover the top movers, analyze volatility across different sectors, and dive deep into agricultural products. The main discussion focuses on the soybean complex, including soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal, as well as the live and feeder cattle markets. The hosts examine recent market-moving events and

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01:03:45

The Option Block 1400: The Great Meta AI Options...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/22

The panel discusses the current state of the market, including a week of "red" for the major indices and a corresponding increase in volatility. The episode features a deep dive into unusual options activity, including a mysterious buyer in Unity Software and a vertical call spread in Select Quote. A conspiracy theory about AI engineers making a fortune in the options market is also debated by the hosts. The show wraps up with a look at upcoming earnings reports and a discussion on whether listeners

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16:30

The Hot Options Report: 08-21-2025

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/21

In this episode, host Mark Longo provides a daily recap of the most active options in the market. He begins with an overview of the broader market, including volatility and key indices, before moving into a countdown of the top ten single-name stocks with the most options activity. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 1:49 Volatility (VIX) 3:02 SPY 3:45 SPX 4:25 Small Caps 5:20 The Qs (NASDAQ) 6:20 Single Names 6:57 #10 - Amazon (AMZN) 8:05 #9 - Walmart (WMT) 9:05

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36:44

The Futures Rundown 45: Let's Talk Cattle And Crypto

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/21

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to discuss the latest action in the futures markets. They begin by exploring an unexpected commodity that has caught Carley's attention: feeder cattle, and the challenges producers face in a record-high market. The conversation then shifts to a detailed breakdown of the week's top movers, both to the upside and downside, in agricultural, energy, and crypto futures. Mark and Carley analyze

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30:07

Options Boot Camp 352: Let's Get Exotic With...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/21

In this episode of the Options Boot Camp, "Let's Get Exotic With Knock-out And Knock-In Options," hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into the world of exotic options, specifically barrier options. These are contracts that activate or deactivate when the underlying asset hits a predetermined price level. The discussion is broken into two main types: Knock-out options and Knock-in options. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to Options Bootcamp 04:20 - Explaining Barrier Options (Knock-outs and

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21:44

The Hot Options Report: 08-20-2025

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/20

Episode Summary: This episode of The Hot Options Report covers the key options activity dominating the market on Wednesday, August 20th. Mark Longo breaks down the high volume in major indices and then counts down the top 10 most-traded single-name stocks for the day. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to the Network & Show 01:05 Sponsor: Public.com 02:00 Wednesday Market Overview 02:40 Volatility Report: VIX Options 04:00 SPY Options Trading Activity 04:55 SPX Options Volume and Hot Contracts

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01:07:31

The European Market Brief 8: Europe vs. U.S Battle...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/20

Welcome to the European Market Brief, Episode 8! In this episode, we dive into a transatlantic financial showdown, comparing the European and U.S. markets. Join Mark Longo and special guests Russell Rhoads, Christophe Schon, and Zubin Ramdarshan as they explore everything from market concentration and volatility to the surprising resurgence of the European defense sector. Key Discussion Points & Timestamps [00:03:52] - Introducing the Panelists Host Mark Longo, CEO and founder of The

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20:51

The Hot Options Report: 08-19-2025

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/19

This episode dives into the fast-moving options market for Tuesday, August 19th. Mark Longo discusses the surge in trading volumes and options activity across major indices like VIX, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, as well as in popular single-name equities such as Apple, AMD, Intel, Tesla, and Nvidia. Notable highlights include significant trades in VIX September 16 puts, SPY 643 calls, and heavy movements in the tech bellwethers. Additionally, the show touches on recent developments in Intel and

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49:17

The Crypto Rundown 287: Talking Perps, Options and...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, Mark Longo welcomes Scott Shapiro, Senior Director of Product Management for Trading at Coinbase. They discuss the latest developments in the world of crypto derivatives, including the launch of perpetual futures and Coinbase's recent acquisition of Deribit. Shapiro explains how Coinbase is working towards offering a comprehensive suite of trading tools, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance. The episode also delves into the recent performance of Ethereum, Bitcoin,

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54:24

The Option Block 1399: Rolling the Bones on Cheapie...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/18

Mark Longo and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management cover dense VIX trading activity, recent movements in tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia, and notable option trades in low-priced stocks (Hive, IPA, and IQ). Uncle Mike shares insights on order types and their importance in trading, along with updates on the Triple Income and Strategic Night portfolios. Key discussions also include the impact of geopolitical events and government interventions on the stock market. The episode

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18:43

The Hot Options Report: 08-18-2025

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/18

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the key focus is on the Volatility Index (VIX), which saw nearly a million contracts traded, significantly surpassing its average daily volume. Detailed analysis is provided on the performance and notable trades within major indices such as SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, alongside single equities including Apple, AMD, Tesla, and Nvidia. Noteworthy trades include VIX's August 15 half puts and SPY's 644 calls. The episode also highlights the impact of recent events

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57:06

Volatility Views 643: Finding Vol in the Dog Days of...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/08/16

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and Euan Sinclair (Hull Tactical) to discuss the latest trends and market activity in the world of volatility trading. The show dives into specific topics such as current market volatility, the VIX options market, and how different volatility ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) are performing. They provide insights into the volatility surface,

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