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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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58:12

The Option Block 1385: China Bulls and Fading Middle...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/16

This episode of the Option Block kicks off with the hosts Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, and Andrew ‘the Rock Lobster’ Giovinazzi from The Option Pit discuss the impact of the recent Middle East conflict on the market. They note that markets are rallying despite the conflict, suggesting a 'fade the spike' approach might have been profitable. The show then delves into unusual options activities, including large trades in BEKE, ADM, and BILI, indicating bullish

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57:03

Volatility Views 636: Death Match Censorship and...

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2025/06/14

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhodes delve into the recent shifts in the volatility landscape. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the VIX spiking to new levels, and market reactions to recent economic events, this episode is a crucial listen for anyone in the volatility trading scene. The discussion also touches on notable trades in VIX options, the peculiarities of the VIX term structure, and the impact of these events on various volatility ETFs. Russell

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54:30

TWIFO 454: Heavy Metal Squeezes and Wild Crude Ratios

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2025/06/13

This episode discusses key trades and trends across various futures options markets. The host, Mark Longo, along with guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy, delve into the week’s major movers such as WTI crude oil, natural gas, and platinum. They also examine the volatility trends, trading strategies, and the impact of geopolitical events on these markets. Additionally, the episode covers the unique aspects of zero-day options in equity indexes, specifically the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, and how

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01:01:21

The Option Block 1384: Death Matches and Apocalypse...

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2025/06/12

This episode of The Option Block dives deep into various facets of the options market. The hosts discuss the latest market trends, the impact of macroeconomic factors, and notable unusual options activity. Highlight segments include a debate on the preferred terminology of 'ratio spread' versus 'back spread' and the critical choice of the best asset in an apocalyptic scenario (gold, diamonds, Bitcoin, or bullets). The show also features discussions on recent significant trades in VIX, Rocket

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38:42

The Futures Rundown 36: The Least Dirty Shirt in the...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. They delve into current market trends, focusing on the top movers in futures, including rates, equities, and precious metals. The conversation touches on key trading strategies, the season's market behavior, and the importance of risk management. Carley shares insights on the complexities of trading in less liquid markets, such as orange juice futures

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47:29

Options Boot Camp 342: Resurrecting Forgotten Options...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) dive into forgotten and lesser-known options terminologies. The duo explores terms such as horizontal and vertical spreads, legging into trades, volatility smiles, realized vs. implied volatility, and risk premium harvesting. They touch upon trading floor lingo, including the roles of 'locals,' the use of 'raise' in retail automated execution systems, and the concept of 'out trades.' As they

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53:06

The European Market Brief 3: The Quest for the S&P...

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2025/06/11

In this episode of the European Market Brief, the host Mark Longo along with guests Russell Rhodes (Indiana University Kelley School of Business), Sophie Granchi (Eurex), and Patrik Herrmann (STOXX) delve into European derivatives markets, highlighting major indices like the Euro STOXX 50 and STOXX Europe 600. The discussion covers strategic insights into the unique trading opportunities and challenges in European equity markets compared to the US, touching on volatility trends and sectorial

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35:09

The Crypto Rundown 278: Degenerates Kick Off Summer...

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2025/06/09

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and activities in the crypto derivatives markets. Mark delves into the Bitcoin breakdown, discussing recent price movements, volatility metrics, and skew data. He highlights Bitcoin's performance, noting a rise in value and hovering around significant price points. The episode also covers other cryptocurrency derivatives such as MSTU, examining a large call trade in detail, and reviews the

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56:19

The Option Block 1383: Revenge of the Meme Kids -...

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2025/06/09

This episode of the Option Block covers a variety of topics in the options market. Hosts Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew 'the Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi discuss the latest trends, including VIX fluctuations, significant moves in stocks like Nvidia and Palantir, and unusual activity in names such as Warner Brothers Discovery and Joby Aviation. Additionally, the show features a lighthearted 80s trivia segment, a strategy block focusing on diversification within a stock portfolio, and listener

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59:57

Volatility Views 635: Is It D-Day for The Steep Vol...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/06

This episode of Volatility Views dives deep into the world of volatility trading. Hosted by Mark Longo of Options Insider, the show features guests Russell Rhodes, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka the Rock Lobster. The episode covers various aspects including VIX futures, VIX Options trading activities, and the current state of volatility markets. They discuss the current trading week, the performance of inverse volatility products like SVXY and UVXY, and detailed trade analyses. A notable

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58:10

TWIFO 453: Metals Whack-A-Mole

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2025/06/05

In this episode of 'This Week in Futures Options,' Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University - Kelley School of Business) dive deep into the world of futures and options trading, specifically focusing on the metal markets like silver, gold, and platinum. The discussion highlights the recent significant moves in the precious metals sector, with silver showing a substantial uptrend. The conversation shifts to copper and natural gas, with attention paid to their volatile trading volumes and

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58:45

The Option Block 1382: Triple Animal Spirits in U,...

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2025/06/05

In this episode of The Option Block, the hosts delve into the recent trends and record-breaking volumes in the options market. Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw discuss the remarkable 1.17 billion contracts traded in May 2025 and the factors behind this surge. They analyze trading activity in companies like Unity Software, Kraft Heinz, and Chipotle, highlighting notable options trades and market movements. The episode also explores Tesla's downside activity and the

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28:40

OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking Options Education,...

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2025/06/05

We are joined in the Southern Studio at OIC 2025 by: Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. Mark and Steve discuss: How Robinhood's clientele is handling these extremely volatile markets. Should EVERTHING trade 24/7? What is the best way to expand 0DTE into the equity options realm? How do you get the tiktok generation to engage with detailed options education? and much more...

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39:40

Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road:...

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2025/06/05

Join the Wide World of Options show as we hit the road again for great conversations with some of the industry’s most-recognized names. In this all-new episode, host Mark Benzaquen talks with Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers and Joe Mazzola of Schwab about the state of the options industry, volatility opportunities and roadblocks, and recent marketplace innovations.

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46:56

The Futures Rundown 35: Raging Dust Storms

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/05

In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza discuss current hot topics in futures trading, including the complexities of the 10-Year Note contract specs, the impact of tariffs on the global market, and the performance of various futures contracts ranging from metals like gold and silver to agricultural products like oats and soybeans. They also delve into intriguing market movements, from the resilience of the stock market to the drop in volatility and the perplexing activity in oats. A brief

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36:46

Options Boot Camp 341: Options Are Cool Again

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/04

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss the latest developments in the options market, including a significant increase in options trading volume and the role of retail traders. They address recent volume statistics from the Options Clearing Corporation, showcasing substantial growth in April and May. The episode delves into the upcoming potential of zero-DTE options on the 'Mag 7' stocks, with listener opinions divided on their enthusiasm. Dan shares his insights

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40:34

AO #145 LIVE FROM OIC 2025 - 0DTE Debates,...

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/04

Matt and Mark have a great live episode of The Advisors Option from OIC 2025 where we get the buzz about: The raging debate about 0DTE equity options Should we be able to buy and sell stop loss orders? Why are options trading algos so predictable? What is going on with this options explosion? What is going on with the state of options education? and much more...

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53:22

The European Market Brief 2: European Benchmarks

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by guests Russell Rhodes (Indiana University Kelley School of Business), Damien Zinck (Eurex), and Nick Cassano (Tradier) to delve into the dynamic world of European derivatives markets. The discussion encompasses various aspects such as the Euro STOXX 50 index, DAX futures, VSTOXX volatility index, and innovative trading strategies like one-by-two call spreads. The episode highlights the impact of market volatility driven by global trade wars and

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40:38

The Crypto Rundown 277: The Long Gamma Zone

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2025/06/03

This episode of The Crypto Rundown dives into the latest trends and developments in the world of crypto derivatives markets. Mark is joined by Greg Magadini from Amberdata to discuss topics such as market volatility, options trading on Bitcoin, ETH's recent performance, the Gamma Zone concept, and listener questions about favorite trading vehicles. Notable mentions include the Solana futures on CME, corporate treasury allocations to crypto, the Circle IPO, and analysis of trading activity in IBIT,

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56:05

The Option Block 1381: Going Over The Top for Options

The Options Insider Radio Network ·

2025/06/02

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by co-hosts "Uncle Mike" Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "the Rock Lobster" Giovanazzi from Option Pit. They discuss various aspects of the current options market, including unusual activity alerts, market analysis, and strategies. The show kicks off with a lively and contentious eighties trivia challenge, setting a spirited tone for the episode. Key topics include a detailed look at the AI phenomenon affecting tech stocks like Google

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