The Options Insider Radio Network

The Hot Options Report: 09-04-2025

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down the trading activity and hot options in major indices like VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ. It then dives into notable trades in...

The Option Block 1403: Talking Flow and Busting OI Myths!!

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Option Block with Mark Longo, Uncle Mike  Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Henry The Flowmaster Schwartz (Cboe) disc...

Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to take the next step beyond vertical debit or credit spreads? Then join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay to discu...

Options Boot Camp 354: Oral Surgery & Exotic Options

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join your hosts, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli as they dive deep into the world of exotic options, tackling questions about their name, their role in ...

The Hot Options Report: 09-02-2025

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Hot Options Report is an early edition, hosted by Mark Longo. The show covers the day's market activity, which is in the red, with...

Volatility Views 645: We Can't Drive 55

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, hosts Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian discuss the unusual market behavior of a Friday sell...

The Hot Options Report: 08-29-2025

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this midday Friday, August 29th edition of the Hot Options Report, the hosts cover a day of market sell-offs across the major indices. The VIX is u...

TWIFO 463: Return of the Widowmaker

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO) focuses on the week's top movers in the futures options market. Mark Longo breaks down the Move...

The Hot Options Report: 08-28-2025

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A respectable, but not explosive day in the options market, with volumes generally a bit below their average daily volume (ADV). The market is still i...

The Option Block 1402: Drone Shields and Smurfette Villages

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry "The Flowmaster" Sc...

OIR Interviews: Robinhood Is Coming For Your Options Account!

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Mark is joined by  Abhishek Fatehpuria, VP of Product Management - Robinhood They discuss Robinhood's new offerings for active op...

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 ...

Options Boot Camp 353: Dividend Adjustments, Football Binaries and Tasty Malört

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 rec...

Options Playbook Radio 456: A Great NVDA Options Play

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Overby is back with a great NVDA options play.

The Hot Options Report Heading into Nvidia Earnings: 08-27-2025

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Crypto Rundown 288: Eth Swings, Crypto Yield and the Death of Physical

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host: Mark Longo from The Options Insider Radio Network Guest: Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo wel...

The Option Block 1401: Madness Abounds in RIG, INTC, OPEN, PLTR and More

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Cohosts: Uncle Mike Tosaw - St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi - The Option...

The Hot Options Report: 08-25-2025

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 vo...

Volatility Views 644: Birthday Special VIX Weekly Rundown

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

TWIFO 462: Soybean Shenanigans and Cattle Craziness

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 act...

The Option Block 1400: The Great Meta AI Options Conspiracy

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

The Hot Options Report: 08-21-2025

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, i...

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...

Options Boot Camp 352: Let's Get Exotic With Knock-out And Knock-In Options

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

The Hot Options Report: 08-20-2025

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode of The Hot Options Report covers the key options activity dominating the market on Wednesday, August 20th. Mark Longo br...

The European Market Brief 8: Europe vs. U.S Battle Royale - Tech, Defense, & More

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the European Market Brief, Episode 8! In this episode, we dive into a transatlantic financial showdown, comparing the European and ...

The Hot Options Report: 08-19-2025

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the fast-moving options market for Tuesday, August 19th. Mark Longo discusses the surge in trading volumes and options activi...

The Crypto Rundown 287: Talking Perps, Options and More With Coinbase

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo welcomes Scott Shapiro, Senior Director of Product Management for Trading at Coinbase. They discuss the latest developmen...

The Option Block 1399: Rolling the Bones on Cheapie Stocks

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Longo and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management cover dense VIX trading activity, recent movements in tech stocks like Apple and N...

The Hot Options Report: 08-18-2025

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), Mark Sebastian (The Opt...

The Hot Options Report: 08-15-2025

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, we recap a dynamic week in the options market. The discussion opens with VIX options, which saw a signific...

The Advisor's Option 146: Battle Royale - Cash-Secured Puts vs. Collars

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo, Matt Amberson (ORATS), and Matthew Tuttle (Tuttle Capital Management) delve into several key areas, including the ongoin...

TWIFO 461: Wild Times in Equities, Crypto, Energy and More

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan 'The Man' Gramza from Gramza Capital Management, examine the surge in futures options trading, discuss inflation ...

The Hot Options Report: 08-14-2025

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo discusses recent market fluctuations influenced by inflation. Highlighting key contracts and tr...

The Option Block 1398: We Must Break You!!!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Option Block, the host Mark Longo, along with guests Henry "The FlowMaster" Schwartz from Cboe and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St....

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 Hot Options Report: 08-13-2025

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover VIX volatility, which has decreased notably as markets rallied. We offer detailed insights into high trading activities acr...

Options Boot Camp 351: Let's Get Exotic With Lookback Options!!

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses various exotic options strategies, particularly lookback and fixed strike options, and their potential advantages and costs. M...

The European Market Brief 7: Exploring the Mysterious World of Futures

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the discussion centers around the basics of futures trading, including contract sizes, expiration, and margin requirements. Guests R...

The Hot Options Report: 08-12-2025

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the Options Insider Radio Network provides an in-depth analysis of the day's most significant options mark...

The Crypto Rundown 286: Is This the Start of Altcoin Season?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and trading activities in the crypto derivatives markets. He is joined...

The Option Block 1397: BMNR Runs Wild!!

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo along with co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw and the Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi, discus...

The Hot Options Report: 08-11-2025

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of the Hot Options Report, hosted by Mark Longo from The Options Insider, offers in-depth analysis of the day's most active option...

TWIFO 460: Mid-Year Correlation Update

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' features a detailed mid-year analysis of cross correlations between various tradable products in the f...

Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Giving the Exchanges Their Voice

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode from our Tales from the Road series, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Patty Schuler of BOX Options Market and Kevin Davitt from ...

The Hot Options Report: MSFT Options Spotlight

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners are provided with an in-depth spotlight on Microsoft options trading activity. The episode cover...

Options Boot Camp 350: Crazy Premium Harvesting and Capturing Mysterious Dividends

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) delve into various listener-submitted questions and trading strategies....

The Hot Options Report: NVDA Options Spotlight

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Hot Options Report focuses on the high-volume options activity surrounding Nvidia. Mark Longo details Nvidia's stock performance,...

The Hot Options Report: PLTR Options Spotlight

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report for Wednesday, the focus is on Palantir's options activity. The report highlights Palantir's stock performa...

The Hot Options Report: Tesla Options Spotlight

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Special Options Spotlight edition of the Hot Options Report, the focus is on Tesla's eventful year in the options market. The episode revisit...

The Crypto Rundown 285: Crypto Market Cap Spotlight

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, listeners are provided with a recap of the latest market cap rankings for major cryptocurrencies. The discussio...

The Option Block 1396: The FlowMaster Spotlight on VIX Decomposition & More

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Option Block, Henry "The FlowMaster" Schwartz discuss the recent market selloff and its impact on various sectors. He ...

The Hot Options Report: 08-01-2025

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delves into recent volatile market activities and high-volume trading across various financial instruments. Key highlights include signi...

Volatility Views 642: Nonfarms, Tariffs and Earnings...Oh My!!!

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Matt Amberson (Orats) analyze the significant surge...

TWIFO 459: Fed Dissent Amid A Historic Move For Copper

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, Mark Longo alongside guest Rich Excel from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delve into ...

The Option Block 1395: Hot Earnings Action in MSFT, META, AMZN, AAPL and More

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and his all-star panel including Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry '...

The Hot Options Report: 07-31-2025

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we cover the notable options market activities for Thursday, July 31st. Topics include an overview of significant trading in VIX, SP...

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...

Options Boot Camp 349: Forget 0DTE...Let's Talk About L.E.A.P.S!!!

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives deep into Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS) and their strategic use, particularly in stock substitution strategies....

The Hot Options Report: 07-30-2025

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, key highlights include increased activity in VIX options, SPY options nearing their average daily volume, and notable trades in smal...

The Hot Options Report: 07-29-2025

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and unusual activities in the options market as of Tuesday, July 2...

The Crypto Rundown 284: Buying Pizza on PayPal with Pudgy Penguins

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo dives into the dynamic world of crypto derivatives, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Joined by Bil...

The Hot Options Report: 07-28-2025

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Hot Options Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the most active options in the market. Key highlights include insights in...

The Option Block 1394: Playing Cribbage and Slinging Options

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo along with his co-hosts Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles We...

The Hot Options Report: 07-25-2025

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the week's dominant options activities up to Friday, July 25th. The episode highlights notable low activit...

Volatility Views 641: Vol Dies With A Whimper

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of Volatility Views covers a wide range of volatility trading topics with Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads. The show covers the term ...

TWIFO 458: Shockingly Flat Skew in the Widow Maker

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' on the Options Insider Radio Network covers extensive details on various active commodities in the fut...

The Hot Options Report: 07-24-2025

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Hot Options Report provides an in-depth review of the day's top options trading activity. The show highlights significant market ...

The Option Block 1393: Trade Options and Eat Your Vitamins

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and his co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Manageme...

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 ...

Options Boot Camp 348: Meme Stock Revival and the Princes of Options Darkness

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into a myriad of topics regarding options trading. They discuss educational ...

The Hot Options Report: 07-23-2025

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners receive a comprehensive breakdown of the day's most active options markets. The show covers key m...

The European Market Brief 6: Navigating Europe's Crypto Landscape

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode six of the European Market Brief, host Mark Longo is joined by guests Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), Nicolae Raulet (Eurex), Shawn C...

The Hot Options Report: 07-22-2025

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners are provided an in-depth analysis of the fast-moving options market. The report covers various k...

The Crypto Rundown 283: Why is it so Freaking Expensive to Trade Crypto?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo discusses the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives market. The episode fea...

The Option Block 1392: Open Turns the Options Market on Its Head

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw & Andrew Giovinazzi dive into the unique activity in the options market, highlighted by u...

The Hot Options Report: 07-21-2025

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the host provides a detailed analysis of the day's trading activities across various options markets, inclu...

The Hot Options Report: 07-18-2025

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the day's most active options flow and key market movers. We'll dive into the action on VI...

Volatility Views 640: Death of The Loggins and A Terrible VIX Trade

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts dive deep into various volatility trading strategies and notable market developments. Mark Longo is jo...

TWIFO 457: Ags, Energy and Metals...Oh My!

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to examine recent movements and activities in a variety of futures ...

The Hot Options Report: 07-17-2025

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking today about VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, NVDA, TSLA, LCID, PLTR, OPEN, AAPL, AMD, HOOD, COIN, and AMZN. All investing involves risk. Brokerage ser...

The Option Block 1391: A Wild Day in LCID, OPEN, QS, NIO and More

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the hosts, including Mark Longo and Henry Schwartz from Cboe, delve into a wide range of topics related to the options market. They ...

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...

Options Boot Camp 347: Heisenberg, Rogue AI and More Forgotten Terms

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into a list of supposedly forgotten or underused options trading terms generated by Chat G...

The Hot Options Report: 07-16-2025

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are looking at VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, NVDA, TSLA, AMD, RGTI, AAPL, HOOD, OPEN, PLTR, AMZN, MSTR, and CRCL. All investing involves risk. Bro...

The Hot Options Report: 07-15-2025

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, SOFI, AMD, AAPL, PLTR, TSLA, NVDA, SMCI, MSTR, BABA, GOOGL on this episode of The Hot Options Report. ---------------...

The Crypto Rundown 282: Crypto Week Records and Pudgy Penguins

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo and Bill Ulivieri (Cenacle Capital) delve into the surging world of cryptocurrency. The episode opens with details on how...

The Hot Options Report: 7-14-2025

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking VIX, SPY, S, small caps, Qs, zero day, NEO, SOFI, AMZN, bitcoin, AMD, AAPL, PLTR, TSLA, NVDA on today's episode. All investing involves risk. ...

The Option Block 1390: The Revenge of Kodak

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest kicks off with host Mark Longo, joined by co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, and Andrew 'The Rock Lobster' Giov...

Volatility Views 639: The Great VIX Volume Debate

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option P...

TWIFO 456: Thunderstruck Futures

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delves into a range of topics with host Mark Longo and guest Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. They discuss navigating the ...

The Option Block 1389: Soaring to New Heights

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Option Block, is hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group, and features guest hosts, including Uncle Mike Tosaw ...

The European Market Brief 5: A Deep Dive Into the DAX

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives deep into the German derivatives markets, particularly focusing on the DAX index. Hosts and guests discuss the composition of the ...

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 ...

Options Boot Camp 346: Boiler Rooms and SOES Bandits

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into a series of forgotten trading terms submitted by listeners. Topic...

The Crypto Rundown 281: CRCL, IBIT Straddles and ETH Turning Points

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata explore the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital assets. The show begins...

The Option Block 1388: CORZ Craziness and Big ETH Boosts

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the latest happenings in th...

Mid-Year Options Trends Update: Surprises and Shakeups Galore!

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo provides a comprehensive midyear analysis of Google Trends data related to the options market. The discussion covers key ...

The Option Block Special: VIX and The Spice Girls - A Mid-Year Options Update

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides a comprehensive midyear update on various trading topics and audience polls from 2024 through mid-2025. The discussions include...