The Futures Rundown
Episodes
The Futures Rundown 70: Let's Talk About Brent
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The global energy landscape is shifting, and WTI isn't the only story in town. In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo breaks down the...
The Futures Rundown 69: Crude Is In The Driver's Seat
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The futures markets are heating up, and energy is leading the charge. In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Jermal Chandler, Head of Options ...
The Futures Rundown 68: Energy is Inescapable
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Energy is the "800-pound gorilla" in the markets this week. As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a cr...
The Futures Rundown 67: Who the Hell Knows about Crypto, Coffee, Cocoa and More?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The futures markets are moving fast this week. From a 20% surge in Lithium to the continued "annihilation" of Cocoa bulls, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza b...
The Futures Rundown 66: The Madness of Metals, Crypto, Cocoa and More
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The futures markets are living multiple lifetimes in just a few short weeks! Join host Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network and special g...
The Futures Rundown 65: The Year of Living Dangerously In Gold
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the "Gold Rush" of 2025 just the beginning? In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Dana Samuelson, Founder and Presid...
The Futures Rundown 64: Fallout from the Metals Apocalypse
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The metals markets are reeling after a historic "Metals Apocalypse," and The Futures Rundown is here to pick up the pieces. Host Mark Longo is joined ...
The Futures Rundown 63: What the Heck Is Going On In Silver?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Futures Rundown explores the explosive, and frankly "crazy," price action currently dominating the metals complex. Host Mark Longo...
The Futures Rundown 62: The Greenland Trade War & Precious Metals Surge | Silver, Nat Gas, Lithium
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Longo breaks down a tumultuous week 3 of 2026 as geopolitical tensions over Greenland drive massive futures volume. The first three weeks of 2026...
The Futures Rundown 61: Werewolves Beware! The Silver Rampage Continues
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the "Silver Rampage" the start of a massive new commodity super cycle? On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo is joined by the newly m...
The Futures Rundown 60: The Big Adios to 2025 – Silver, OJ & Venezuela
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 on The Futures Rundown by giving the "Big Adios" to the wild, untamed year that was 2025. Mark Longo and Dan G...
The Futures Rundown 59: Partying With Cheese and Lithium... Plus Silver, ETH and Crude Oil
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Futures Rundown on The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo is joined by Jamal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy at ...
The Futures Rundown 58: Are These Markets Broken?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Futures markets and commodity trading expert Carley Garner joins Mark Longo on 'The Futures Rundown' for a deep dive into metals, energy, and ag produ...
The Futures Rundown 57: Slinging Futures and Eating Cranberry Sauce
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo navigates the complexities of the futures markets, breaking down the top futu...
The Futures Rundown 56: The Great Binary Bet: Will Prediction Markets Eat Futures Volume?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discus...
The Futures Rundown 55: Metals Still Reign Supreme
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo examines the latest activities and trends in the futures...
The Futures Rundown 54: Hunting for the Big Adios in Metals, Crypto and More
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST HOST: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza explor...
The Futures Rundown 53: The Fed Strikes Again
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosted by Mark Longo, listeners are guided through the complexities of the futures markets. The episode discusses top futures trading...
The Futures Rundown 52: Gold Tanking, Nat Gas Surging
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Kevin Green, Schwab Network In this episode, host Mark Longo and special guest Kevin Green f...
The Futures Rundown 51: The Big Adios for Gold, Nat Gas and Livestock?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management This episode dives deep into the current state of g...
The Futures Rundown 50: Shutdown Surprises
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Morad Askar delve into the complexities of the futures markets. They discuss the recent market activities, incl...
The Futures Rundown 49: Is Gold in a Bubble?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics discuss the dynamics of the futures markets, particularly focusing on pre...
The Futures Rundown 48: Did the Fed Just Kill Gold?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark breaks down the impact of the latest Federal Reserve rate cut on various futures markets. With guest John Seguin from Market Ta...
The Futures Rundown 47: One-Year Anniversary Spectacular
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one-year anniversary episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo celebrates a year of exploring the futures markets. He begins with a brie...
The Futures Rundown 46: Coffee, Ether and XRP...Oh My!
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Futures Rundown 45: Let's Talk Cattle And Crypto
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fut...
The Futures Rundown 44: ETH Steals The Show
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Nick Cassano, the Director of Trading and Risk Management at Tradier, who shares...
The Futures Rundown 43: Tsunamis, Dust Storms and the Fed...Oh My!
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the complexities of the futures market with host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management. The discussi...
The Futures Rundown 42: Is ETH the Comeback Story Of the Year?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Futures Rundown,' listeners are introduced to various insights and trends in the futures markets. The show covers the recent ...
The Futures Rundown 41: Revenge of the Most-Hated Assets
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) delve into the volatile and sometimes confusing world o...
The Futures Rundown 40: Dust Bowls and Defense Against the Dark Arts
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Futures Rundown, listeners are welcomed back to explore the complexities of the futures markets with host Mark and guest Rich ...
The Futures Rundown 39: What's the Deal With the Uranium Market?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the challenges and intricacies of trading uranium futures. Mark Longo and Dan Gramza discuss a listener question about the viab...
The Futures Rundown 38: Middle East Turmoil: Futures Market Impact
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Futures Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo and featuring guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management, delves into the intricacies ...
The Futures Rundown 37: Crude, Crypto, Metals and a Delicious Futures Breakfast
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Futures Rundown from Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network dive into the dy...
The Futures Rundown 36: The Least Dirty Shirt in the Hamper
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. T...
The Futures Rundown 35: Raging Dust Storms
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza discuss current hot topics in futures trading, including the complexities of the 10-Year Note contra...
The Futures Rundown 34: Battered, Bruised and Dangerous
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo and Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading discuss the volatile futures markets with de...
The Futures Rundown 33: Live from OIC
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Futures Rundown offers an in-depth analysis of this week's top futures trading activities. Broadcasting from the Options Industry...
The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Longo, alongside guest Rich Excell, discuss various futures including WTI crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products. They analyze trends...
The Futures Rundown 31: Even the Pros are Afraid of These Markets
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo discusses the latest in futures trading, providing listeners with an array of i...
The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold's significant 8.5% surg...
The Futures Rundown 29: A Historic Week in the Futures Market
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore si...
The Futures Rundown 28: Ether, VIX and Tariffs Oh My!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Future's Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo, dives into key trends and exciting movements in the futures markets. The show begins with...
The Futures Rundown 27: Drinking in the Market from Wine to O.J.
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest developments in the futures markets alongside guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics...
The Futures Rundown 26: Riding the Solana Wave: A New Era of Futures
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Mark Longo and co-host Carly Garner (DeCarley Trading) discuss the latest updates in the futures markets, including the introdu...
The Futures Rundown 25: Crude Oil Faceoff: WTI vs Brent
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Futures Rundown, we break down the differences between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. Jermal Chand...
The Futures Rundown 24: Buy the Dip and Sell the Rip!
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Futures Rundown dives into the latest movements in the futures markets, exploring top gainers like VIX, Nat Gas, and Coffee, as w...
The Futures Rundown #23: WTI vs Brent, Solana and the Terror of Dead Trees
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo introduces the latest installment of 'The Futures Rundown.' The discussion kick...
The Futures Rundown 22: An Accident Waiting to Happen
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown with your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. The Trading Pit Looking at ...
The Futures Rundown 21: Blizzards Can't Stop VIX Futures
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 ...
The Futures Rundown 20: Markets So Spicy You Can Eat Them
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhal...
The Futures Rundown 19: A Wild, and Lactose-Intolerant, Start to 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. The Tradin...
The Futures Rundown 18: Looking Back on a Wild 2024
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins. What stand...
The Futures Rundown 17: Getting Precious with Illegal Gold and Other Metals
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dana Samuelson, Fo...
The Futures Rundown 16: Powell Rocks the Futures Market plus Intro to Intraday Swing Trading
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin, Senio...
The Futures Rundown 15: The Madness & the Mystery of Futures Symbology
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. The Tradin...
The Futures Rundown 14: Defense Against the Dark Arts of Derivatives
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies Colleg...
The Futures Rundown 13: Thanksgiving Special: Everything You Wanted To Know About SOFR But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 1
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner. The Contract Specs Segm...
The Futures Rundown 12: Metals, Equities, Volatility and More!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner. ...
The Futures Rundown 11: The Mystery and Madness of the COT Report
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. Futures 10...
The Futures Rundown 10: Election Fallout in the Futures Markets
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. The Tradin...
The Futures Rundown 9: The Terrifying Aspects of the Futures Market
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin, S...
The Futures Rundown 8: The Mystery and Madness of Physical Settlement
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner. ...
The Futures Rundown 7: The Trouble With Futures Prices
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhal...
The Futures Rundown 6: Let's Talk Equities, Ags, and Gold
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies School...
The Futures Rundown 5: Let's Get Crude
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins The Trading ...
The Futures Rundown 4: Futures Fever for Gold, Nat Gas, Uranium, Equities and More
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer, Prosper Tra...
The Futures Rundown Episode 3: A Deep Dive Into Crude Oil and Overnight Margin
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. Futures Fr...
The Futures Rundown 2: The Big Adios
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. Dan Gramza...
The Futures Rundown 1: First Episode Extravaganza
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner. ...