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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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Volatility Views 701: Tech Wrecks, Crypto Scares and Dr. VIX Goes on Walkabout
Tech stocks are getting wrecked, crypto fears are spreading and VIX is surging as Volatility Views unfolds. Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a turbulent session driven by disappointing tech earnings, concerns about AI spending and uncertainty heading into the midterm elections. The duo...
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TWIFO 520: Hogs, Stocks, and Trend Followers Get Slaughtered
Lean hogs are crashing, stocks are stumbling, and crude oil's reversals are hammering trend followers. Mark Longo welcomes Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading for a breakdown of the volatility, unusual options activity, and trading strategies across livestock, energy, equity indexes, and precious...
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The Option Block 1512: Blood-Red Thursday Marks the End of an Era
Alphabet gets hammered, tech stocks tumble, and Trade Alert prepares for its final trading day. It's a Blood-Red Thursday with an extra dose of nostalgia on The Option Block. Mark Longo, "Uncle Mike" Tosaw and Cboe's Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz break down the earnings-driven selloff in Google...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-29-2026
Alphabet tumbles and Intel sinks after earnings—but what does the options activity reveal? On today's episode, Mark Longo breaks down the day's 10 most active options names, examining the busiest strikes, short-dated calls, and buying and selling activity behind the headlines. Explore Alphabet's...
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The Futures Rundown 97: Did Fed Day Bring the Heat?
Did Fed Day bring the heat to the futures markets? Mark Longo breaks down the trading activity across equity index and interest rate futures, with Micro Nasdaq futures taking the volume crown ahead of the 10-Year Treasury. Plus, crude oil leads the weekly winners as Brent and WTI rally, while…
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The Hot Options Report: 10-28-2026
Tesla stays on top of the options volume charts, Micron surges toward $1,000, and Alphabet tumbles after earnings. Mark Longo breaks down the hottest stock options activity on The Hot Options Report for October 28, 2026. In this episode: • Tesla's heavily traded $400 puts and battle around a key...
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Options Boot Camp 414: Fundamentalism and the Birth of the Fire Wheel
How do you pick stocks for the options wheel strategy—and what happens when you set that wheel on fire? On Options Boot Camp 414, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli explore fundamental analysis for wheel traders, from choosing stocks you're comfortable owning to evaluating companies for long-term...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-27-2026
Tesla extends its rally, SoFi surges after earnings, and options traders chase the action. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active stock options, led by TSLA as speculation about a potential SpaceX tie-up fuels another move higher. We also explore SoFi's earnings...
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The Crypto Rundown 244: Is It Time To Hedge Your Bitcoin?
Can you reduce Bitcoin's downside risk without putting a hard cap on its upside? Mark Longo welcomes Mark Adams, co-founder and CIO of Fortuna Funds, to explore the options strategy behind HBTC, the firm's hedged Bitcoin ETF. Adams explains how the fund uses IBIT options, protective puts and call...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-26-2026
Elon Musk's "guppy death" comments shake up AI cloud stocks while speculation about a potential Tesla–SpaceX tie-up helps send TSLA soaring. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the day's busiest stock options, standout contracts, and dramatic intraday reversals.…
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The Option Block 1511: Guppy Death and the Options Mason-Dixon Line
On this episode we break down the tech rebound, unusual options activity and the S&P 500's own "Mason-Dixon Line." Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw explore the market's trading range, shifting volatility and the debate over AI spending—including Elon Musk's colorful...
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Volatility Views: The 700 Club!!!
VIX is back above 20, stocks are under pressure, and volatility traders have plenty to unpack as Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads celebrate 700 episodes of Volatility Views! On this episode, we break down the market fallout from Meta and Tesla earnings, mounting concerns over AI spending, and what a...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-23-2026
AMD and Micron rally as the broader market ends the week in the red—but where is the hottest options activity? Mark Longo breaks down the ten most active stock options names, the contracts drawing attention and the intraday reversals that left many expiration-day options worthless. On this…
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The Hot Options Report: 10-22-2026
Earnings fallout slams tech stocks, but Apple refuses to join the selloff. Mark Longo breaks down the day's busiest equity options as Meta's spending outlook rattles investors, Tesla reverses an early rally and Nvidia tops the options activity countdown. On this episode: • META slides as spending...
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TWIFO 519: Crude Soars While Stocks, Nat Gas and Ags Turn Bloody
Mark Longo welcomes Dr. Russell Rhoads of Kelley School of Business at Indiana University to break down the futures options activity, volatility shifts and skew changes behind these diverging markets. On this episode: • Natural gas plunges as options volume tops 1 million contracts. Are traders...
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The Option Block 1510: Cool Kids and Crazy Call Spreads
A massive semiconductor call spread runs into a tech selloff—and the timing gets painful fast. On this episode, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw and Henry Schwartz break down a $12.1 million bullish position in SMH, unusual options activity in Toast, and the market's latest reaction to Meta and Tesla...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-21-2026
Earnings season heats up as SpaceX takes the top spot in the options countdown and Tesla rallies ahead of its own results. Mark Longo breaks down the day's busiest stock options, the initial after-hours reaction to Tesla earnings, and whether aggressive short-term bets paid off. On this episode…
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The Futures Rundown 96: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Are precious metals losing their shine as higher Treasury yields compete for investors' attention? Mark Longo welcomes Dana Samuelson, President of American Gold Exchange, to explore the forces shaping gold, silver, platinum and palladium. They discuss central bank demand for gold, silver's…
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Options Boot Camp 413: Traders vs AI - Problems In The Options Market
Can AI identify the biggest problems facing the U.S. options market—or do experienced traders see risks the bots are missing? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli put ChatGPT and Google Gemini to the test, challenging both to rank the options market's five most pressing concerns. Then they debate the...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-20-2026
Earnings shake up the options market as SpaceX climbs after hours and Netflix heads in the opposite direction. Mark Longo breaks down the day's busiest options activity, the contracts drawing attention and what traders appear to be positioning for next. On this episode, we explore: • SpaceX…
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The Crypto Rundown 243: Are you Hyped to Trade Nvidia Options on HYPE?
What happens when Nvidia options meet the world of 24/7 crypto trading? Mark Longo welcomes Jake Sylvestre, founder of Hypercall, to explore the on-chain options exchange built on Hyperliquid—and its push to bring round-the-clock trading to equity and crypto derivatives. Jake explains how…
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The Hot Options Report: 10-19-2026
CoreWeave keeps traders on edge while Amazon and Tesla help power a tech rebound. On this episode, we break down the day's busiest stock options, the contracts drawing the most attention and how those trades looked after the closing bell. Highlights include: • CoreWeave's volatile session and...
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The Option Block 1509: Race Cars, Top Hats and Cleveland Cliffs..Oh My!
Stocks are bouncing back, but volatility isn't ready to settle down. On this episode, Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw break down the market rebound, lingering concerns about AI stocks and the options activity heating up ahead of earnings and the midterm elections....
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The Hot Options Report: 10-16-2026
Apple stands its ground as a brutal Friday selloff slams tech stocks. On this episode, we break down the busiest stock options, with Tesla and Nvidia leading the volume countdown, CoreWeave extending its painful weekly slide, and Apple rallying within striking distance of its all-time high. We...
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Volatility Views 699: Something is REALLY Spooking This Market
VIX surges while we're recording, turning an already unsettled market into a wild ride for volatility traders. On this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads welcome Dr. Larissa Adamiec, Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University, to unpack the sudden jump in market fear, shifting VIX...
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TWIFO 518: Clash of the Titans: Crude vs. Gold vs Equities
Crude oil is rallying, gold is fighting to regain its safe-haven status, and equities are feeling the pressure. On this episode, we welcome Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down the clash across futures options markets as inflation concerns, geopolitical risk and the AI selloff…
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The Option Block 1508: It's All About Meat...and ETFs!!!
Unusual options activity in a Brazilian meat giant and the growing appetite for options-based ETFs serve up plenty to discuss on this episode. Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz from Cboe and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management break down market rotation, pressure on AI and semiconductor…
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The Futures Rundown 95: We Owe It All To The Meats!!
Crude oil climbs, silver tumbles, and inflation keeps futures traders focused on the Fed. On this episode, we welcome back Dan "The Man" Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down the biggest futures market movers—and explore why we might owe modern financial futures to the meats. We…
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Options Boot Camp 412: Volatility Scrooges: VIX Perps, Apple, VIX and more
Could VIX perpetual futures change how traders access volatility? On this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle your questions about VIX perps, individual stock volatility and what options prices really tell us ahead of earnings—with a little "bah, humbug" along the way. The discussion...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-14-2026
On this episode, we break down a rough day for tech stocks as Apple rallies against the selling pressure. Nvidia tops the options volume countdown, CoreWeave plunges, Micron extends its losses and SoFi hits a new annual low. We explore the busiest options in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, CoreWeave…
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Hot Options Report: 10-13-2026
Apple hits a new all-time high, and options traders pile into speculative bets on even more upside. On this episode, we break down the rush into Apple's $350 calls expiring the next day—and how the stock's retreat from its record leaves those buyers facing a steep climb. We also explore Nvidia's...
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The Crypto Rundown 242: Bitcoin, Ethereum and HYPE Feel the Heat
The crypto pullback is spreading, but the options market still has plenty to say. On this episode, we break down the latest moves in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Hyperliquid's HYPE token, along with notable options trades in IBIT, MSTR and PURR. We explore a sizable IBIT call spread, the latest PURR...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-12-2026
Chip stocks lose ground while Meta and Apple push higher. On this episode, we break down the day's busiest stock options, led by Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, Apple and Micron. Nvidia takes the top spot with an unusual wave of January put activity that could point to a trade positioned for a steep…
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The Option Block 1507: Walking the Razor's Edge of a Solar Storm
Unusual options activity in Canadian Solar and First Solar takes center stage as a quiet session for the major indexes gives way to busy trading in individual stocks. On this episode, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw break down surprisingly long-dated Canadian Solar (CSIQ) put buying...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-09-2026
A major insider stock purchase puts GameStop back in the spotlight as its CEO buys roughly $10.5 million in shares. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down GME's rally, its return to the most active options list and how its busiest expiring options fared at the close. Tesla...
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Volatility Views 698: Crazy VIX Calls and More Fun With Perpetual Futures
Volatility spikes are giving traders little time to cash in—but that hasn't stopped someone from scooping up five-cent VIX lottery tickets. Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads and Scott Nations break down a whipsaw week for stocks, the brief return of demand for downside protection and the challenges of...
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TWIFO 517: The Storm Rages On in Equities, Energy and Metals
Wild Nasdaq swings, headline-driven crude oil moves and a potential seasonal rebound in gold keep futures options traders on their toes. Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading joins Mark Longo to break down the action across CME Group's energy, metals and equity index markets. On this episode of This...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-08-2026
Apple bucks the big tech selloff while Nvidia dominates the options volume leaderboard. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the busiest stock options, the contracts attracting attention and the stakes heading into Friday's expiration. Nvidia's short-dated calls lead the…
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The Option Block 1506: AI Bloodletting and the Ghost of Rodney Dangerfield
AI stocks take a beating, energy rallies and the S&P 500's sideways grind has Uncle Mike channeling Rodney Dangerfield's Caddyshack stockbroker routine. On this episode of The Option Block, Henry Schwartz of Cboe and Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management join us to break down the technology...
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The Futures Rundown 94: Are You Ready for Hockey Futures?
Can your hockey team win a game while its performance index falls? Tim McCourt of CME Group and Rhett Dinsdale of FutureSports Performance Indexes join The Futures Rundown to explain the mechanics behind NHL team performance futures. Explore how these sports futures use official league statistics...
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Options Boot Camp 411: Tackling Your Questions About Bond ETF Options
Rising Treasury yields have listeners asking: Is TLT the right ETF for trading a view on bonds, and will we ever get a tradable version of the MOVE Index? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle your bond ETF options questions, comparing TLT and IEF, their options liquidity and the different…
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The Hot Options Report: 10-07-2026
A sharp rally in Micron didn't guarantee a winning trade for options buyers, while Nvidia's late selloff gave some nervous sellers a reprieve. Mark Longo breaks down the day's most active stock options on The Hot Options Report for October 7, 2026. Explore Micron (MU), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla…
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The European Market Brief 31: Germany at a Crossroads - DAX Resilience and Investor Opportunities
Why is the DAX holding its ground while Germany's economy faces mounting challenges? Mark Longo welcomes Achim Karle of Eurex, Dirk Grosshans of Universal Investment, and Dr. Russell Rhoads of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business to explore the disconnect between Germany's economic...
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The Crypto Rundown 241: HYPE Surges While Bitcoin Treads Water
Hyperliquid stands out in a subdued crypto market as traders weigh its rebound against cooling volatility and lighter options activity. Mark Longo breaks down Bitcoin and Ethereum price action, declining implied volatility in IBIT and ETHA, and the latest options flow in Strategy (MSTR), BitMine...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-05-2026
A record-setting session for NVDA puts Nvidia back at the top of the options tape—but its busiest calls still finish worthless. Mark Longo breaks down the day's most active stock options, including rallies in Tesla and Meta, a pullback in Intel and the race to take profits before expiration. On...
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The Option Block 1505: Call Paloozas, Surprise Trillionaires, and Secret Plague
Unusual call activity lights up Pacific Biosciences and United Microelectronics as tech stocks climb and volatility retreats. Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw break down the options market, debate potential trillion-dollar IPO valuations and take a strange detour into secret Russian...
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Volatility Views 697: Nothing Makes Sense
Weak jobs data sends stocks higher, VIX futures remain stubbornly elevated above spot, and volatility products deliver some puzzling results. Mark Longo, Dr. Russell Rhoads and Jim Carroll examine the conflicting signals driving the equity and volatility markets. The panel breaks down VIX futures...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-02-2026
A bullish finish to the trading week kept the options tape busy—but many of the day's most active calls still expired worthless. Mark Longo breaks down the hottest stock options activity in Nvidia, Tesla, Nike, Apple, Micron, AMD, Amazon and more. Nvidia reached a new intraday all-time high and…
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TWIFO 516: Ag Meltdown, Equity Whipsaws and Crude Oil Skullduggery
What's driving the selloff in agricultural futures—and what are equity and energy options traders positioning for next? Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green of the Schwab Network explore the latest futures options trades, volatility shifts and market developments across CME Group markets. In this...
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The Hot Options Report: 10-01-2026
Earnings moves put Micron and Nike in focus as traders position for Friday's options expiration. Mark Longo breaks down Micron's post-earnings rally, Nike's after-hours slide and Nvidia's return to the top of the options volume rankings. On this edition of The Hot Options Report, we explore…
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