Volatility Views

Volatility Views 672: Crude vs Bonds vs VIX vs Friday the 13th

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a spooky Friday the 13th on the Options Insider Radio Network! This week, the panel gathers to dissect a market that is being haunted by more tha...

Volatility Views 671: Revenge of the Loggins?

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The VIX is screaming higher, hitting a 27 handle as the "Danger Zone" officially reopens. On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by...

Volatility Views 670: Vol Patterns and the Riddle of UVIX

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tech wreckage is cutting the knees off the market, and the volatility panel is seeing red. This week, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads d...

Volatility Views 669: Flashing Warning Signals?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the market teetering on the edge of a "seminal collapse"? On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian (the "Meatball"), and Rus...

Volatility Views 668: CPI Spikes, AI Jitters, and the Road to Vol Death Match 2.0

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The "Buy the Dip" mentality was put to the test this week. Host Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads (the "Once, Future, and Present Dr. VIX") a...

Volatility Views 667: A Volatility Bloodletting

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market witnessed a wild week of price action, shifting from a tech-led "bloodletting" to a massive Friday reversal. In this episode, Mark Longo, R...

Volatility Views 666: Metals Apocalypse

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A historic rout in the precious metals markets steals the spotlight this week on Volatility Views. From silver's massive 25% intraday drop to the nami...

Volatility Views 665: Masters of the Volatility Universe

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Council of Elders Reconvenes: The Greenland Siege and the Power of Gamma In this episode of Volatility Views, the Council of Elders—Mark Longo, ...

Volatility Views 664: A Terrible Year for Negative Correlation

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Dr VIX Russell Rhoads and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Rock Lobster) to conduct a "post-mortem" on 2025 and break d...

Volatility Views 663: 2026 VIX Outlook — Face Ripper Trades & Crystal Ball Winners

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is a New Year in the volatility markets! Host Mark Longo is joined by "Dr. VIX" Russell Rhoads and Mark Sebastian of Option Pit to break down a wil...

Volatility Views 662: Looking Back on a Wild Year in Volatility

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, Vol Maniacs! Mark Longo kicks off 2026 by welcoming Jim Carroll (The Vixologist) to the first Volatility Views of the year. Jim helps ...

Volatility Views 661: Fun with UVXY plus Year-End Vol Therapy

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final Volatility Views of 2025, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX) and Michael Listman (UVXY Trader) to dissect a wild year ...

Volatility Views 660: It Finally Looks Like December

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views on the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads dive into the shifting landscape of vola...

Volatility Views 659: 2025 Is Going Out With A Bang!

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo (The Options Insider), Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business at Indiana University), and Andrew Gi...

Volatility Views 658: VIX Moving Day

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of 'Volatility Views,' the market's premier volatility podcast, we tackle the biggest questions for volatility traders: Are anticipate...

Volatility Views 657: A Wild Week Of Whipsaws

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Dr. Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business In this episode, the hosts dive into t...

Volatility Views 656: Decomposing the VIX

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit GU...

Volatility Views 655: The Many Hats of Volatility

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pi...

Volatility Views 654: Halloween Spooktacular

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School o...

Volatility Views 653: Russell's Microdosing Volatility

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The...

Volatility Views 652: Revenge of the Danger Zone

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School ...

Volatility Views 651: Vol Roars Back With A Vengeance

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business Co-Host: Mark Sebastian, The...

Volatility Views 650: Vol Conference Palooza as VIX vs Gold Rages On

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network Co-Host: Russell "Dr. Vix" Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business Co-Host: Andrew "...

Volatility Views 649: Gold vs. VIX Deathmatch!!!

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University) delve into the current state of market volatility, ...

Volatility Views 648: Fed Aftermath and Alien Invasion Volatility

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Longo, Scott Nations (Nations Indexes) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), provide comprehensive analyses on recent volatility developments,...

Volatility Views 647: What Fed Meeting?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo from The Options Insider, Mark Sebastian from Option Pit, and Russell Rhoads from the University of Indiana dive dee...

Volatility Views 646: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Volatility Views discusses the recent market volatility, particularly in response to the non-farm payrolls report. Mark Longo and Russ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Volatility Views 638: Paying the Iron Price for VIX Futures

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo and his guests, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), and ...

Volatility Views 637: A Volatility Triumph for the Ages!

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, the show kicks off with a recap of the Volatility Death Match, discussing the dynamics, competitors, and outcome...

The Volatility Death Match: Dr. VIX vs. The Vixologist

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There can be only one! Two men will enter the cage...but only one will emerge victorious. Who will it be? Tune in to find out as Dr. VIX battles the V...

Volatility Views 636: Death Match Censorship and Mystifying VIX Stupids

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads delve into the recent shifts in the volatility landscape. With geopolitical tensio...

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

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Volatility Views dives deep into the world of volatility trading. Hosted by Mark Longo of Options Insider, the show features guests R...

Volatility Views 634: VIX is Breaking Bad

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi & Russell Rhoads dive deep into the current state of the volatility market. They d...

Volatility Views 633: Secret Weekend Domination

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads discuss the latest movements in VIX, including a surprising spike and its impact o...

Volatility Views 632: Overly Complacent and Eerily Spooky

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), and Matt Koren (E...

Volatility Views 631: Kinky Contango

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Russell Rhoads takes over hosting duties for Mark Longo. He is joined by Hans Albrecht from Option Pit. The disc...

Volatility Views 630: Crushing Vol and Picking Fights

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delves into the recent volatility trends and provides an in-depth analysis of the current earnings season. The hosts Mark Longo, Andrew ...

Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo and guests Russell Rhoads and Andrew Giovinazzi discuss the latest developments in market volatility. They explore t...

Volatility Views 628: A Year's Worth Of Madness In One Week

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and guest Mike Dever from Brandywine Asset Managemen...

Volatility Views 627: Emergency Session as Tariff Madness Rocks the Market

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Dr. VIX Russell Rhoads, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into an historic and chaotic wee...

Volatility Views 626: Tariffs and Tremors in the Vol Markets

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Longo, along with Mark Sebastian of The Option Pit and Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business - Indiana University, ...

Volatility Views 625: The Quick and the Dead

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka The Rock Lobster. They dive...

Volatility Views 624: The Volatility Vortex of Tariffs, Hantavirus, Posh Spice and the Number of the Beast

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russ...

Volatility Views 623: Flirting with the Danger Zone

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russ...

Volatility Views 622: NVDA, Macro Volatility Shocks and VIX Super Stupids

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by guest Matt Amberson from ORATS, who discusses recent market activity, including the significant rise in the VIX and its implication...

Volatility Views 621: Dangerously Close to the Danger Zone!

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: T...

Volatility Views 620: Exploring the Dark Side of the Vol Market

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Scott Nations, Na...

Volatility Views 619: Following the Same Old Playbook...and Lottery Arbitrage?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit They discuss: The ...

Volatility Views 618: Burning Down the Vol Market

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring Volatility Views: AI Impact, VIX Updates, and Volatility Strategies Join us on this episode of Volatility Views as we dive into the latest d...

Volatility Views 617: It All Started 18 Years Ago...

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Brian Overby, The Op...

Volatility Views 616: January Roars In Like A Lion

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trad...

Volatility Views 615: And the Winner is...

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads - Indiana University Jim Carroll - Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the vo...

Volatility Views 614: Looking Back at a Wild Year in Volatility

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The internationa...

Volatility Views 613: Talking Vol One Last Time for 2024

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Steve Sosnick, Head Options Strategist - Interactive Brokers They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets ...

Volatility Views 612: Fed Sends Vol Market Into A Frenzy

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University...

Volatility Views 611: Can Anything Save Volatility?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Gary Norden, NN2 ...

Volatility Views 610: The Yin and Yang of the Volatility Market

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Amberson, Optio...

Volatility Views 609: VIX Calls, SPX Puts and European Vol Rumblings

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Noel Smith, Convex A...

Volatility Views 608: What the Heck is Going On?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volat...

Volatility Views 607: Post-Election Volmageddon

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Zed Francis, Convexi...

Volatility Views 606: Pre-Election Volatility Madness

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Koren, Eurex Group ...

Volatility Views 605: Is Vol Getting Spicy?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Alec Clements, PricingMo...

Volatility Views 604: Pre-Election Volatility Fun

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Michael Green, Simplify ...

Volatility Views 603: The Devil Is In The Details

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The late...

Volatility Views 602: International Volatility and Hoarding Toilet Paper

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility ...

Volatility Views 601: The Service Animals of the Vol Market

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volat...

Volatility Views 600: Live from the STA National Conference

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the F...

Volatility Views 599: Riding the Vol Roller Coaster

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss elect...

Volatility Views 598: We're Afraid Mode

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss what'...

Volatility Views 597: A Super Goodly Profitable VIX Trade

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss Brian...

Volatility Views 596: Confused and Scared by VIX Options

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Plus, we predict wh...

Volatility Views 595: The Historic Death of Volatility

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VIX, VXX...

Volatility Views 594: Lessons Learned from a Wild Week

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility ...

Volatility Views 593: Emergency Early Broadcast

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: What's going on in these c...

Volatility Views 592: Massively Unchanged

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatili...

Volatility Views 591: Historic Weekend Risk

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Stefan Schlamp, Deutsche B...

Volatility Views 590: Small Cap Mania

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: Smal...

Volatility Views 589: Volatility Already Left For the Holiday

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Riley, Eurex They discu...

Volatility Views 588: The End of the World...For 30 Minutes!

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Green, Simplify Asset Ma...

Volatility Views 587: International Volatility Leads The Dance on FED Week

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Rich Excell, Derivatives and ...