Options Insider Radio Interviews

Options Insider Radio Interviews

Options Insider Radio is the longest-running options podcast and the flagship program on the Options Insider Radio Network. Options Insider Radio features unique and compelling interviews with the thought leaders, icons, radicals, movers and shakers that shape the options market. Whether you are an options professional looking for insightul discussion about your industry, or an active retail trader who wants a glimpse behind the scenes, this is the program for you.

Episodes

June 29, 2025 17 mins

On this episode we are joined in the Southern Studio during the Options Industry Conference by:

  • Jim Toes, President, Securities Traders Association

Jim and Mark discuss:

  • The nuances involved in deslisting foreign companies in the name of national security. 
  • His thoughts on the 0DTE Mag 7 proposal - does it make sense for the options markets?
  • Do we have to worry about transaction taxes making a comeback?
  • What's on th...
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On this episode, we are joined in the Southern Studio during the Options Conference by: 

  • Dave Barrett, Head of Options Strategy at Nasdaq

Dave and Mark discuss:

  • Nasdaq's potentially game-changing proposal for 0DTE Tesla, Nvidia and more. Will we finally be able to trade 0DTE options on single-name equities? Let's find out...

Plus they discuss:

  • the state of options education
  • FLEX madness
  • The wild response...
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During the Options Industry Conference, we were joined by Matt Fox, CEO, SpotGamma.

Mark and Matt discuss:

  • WTH is SpotGamma?
  • Are 0DTE options just gamma bombs waiting to go off?
  • How should gamma inform your trading?
  • Should we expand 0DTE to equity options?
  • and much more...
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Join us as we explore the mysteries and nuances that emerge when trying to backtest 0DTE options strategies with Troy McNeil, Co-Founder of Option Omega.

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We are joined in the Southern Studio by:

  • Kevin “Lex” Luthringshausen, SVP Strategic Partnerships, Tradier 
  • Peter Laptewicz, President of Brokerage, Tradier

Mark, Lex and Peter discuss:

  • How the recent volatility may be spooking some of tradiers more aggressive clients. 
  • The evolving 0DTE landscape and what the next products should be. 
  • Should options go 24/5 or even 24/7?
  • What is Tradier doing to raise the bar for op...
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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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Next up in the Southern Studio:

  • Mathieu Boivin-Carrier, Director, All Options USA

We discuss:

  • Providing liquidity in less-liquid options
  • The upcoming Nasdaq pilot for 0DTE single-name equity options
  • Why would you start a prop shop in Austin?
  • The problems with allocations for newer market makers. 
  • Should options trade 24 hours a day?
  • and much more...
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Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. Next up - 

  • Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage, Public

Sam discusses:

  • The status of Public's first foray into the options market? 
  • The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks. 
  • Should options trade 24 hours a day?
  • the state of options education?
  • and much more...
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Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. First up - 

  • JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North American and President of Tastylive. 

JJ discusses:

  • The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks. 
  • Should options trade 24 hours a day?
  • the state of options education?
  • and much more...
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On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by:

  • John Palmer, Head of Options, IEX
  • Ivan Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Optios, IEX

They discuss

  • Do we really need a 19th options exchange?
  • What can IEX bring to the table that is different from every other options exchange?
  • How can you protect market makers from dangerous errors and stale quotes?
  • Is the new Nasdaq Mag 7 plus pilot for 0DTE equity options th...
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We are joined in the Southern Studio by: 

  • Thomas Bonville, Managing Director, Head of Derivative Sales, Clear Street

We discuss:

  • 24-hour options trading
  • The potential for 0DTE single-name equity options
  • and much more...
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Mark is joined by:

  • Mead Welles, Founder, A Leg To Stand On

Mark and Mead discuss

  • Raising money for kids with missing limbs around the world
  • Their big upcoming Rocktoberfest events in New York and Chicago
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On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at the STA National Conference by:

  • Sean Feeney, Head of U.S. Options at Nasdaq

Mark and Sean discuss:

  • IEX getting into the options game. 
  • How many exchanges are too many?
  • The resilience of the options market after 8/5
  • The "flexiness" of the options market
  • Should we all be celebrating "Metals Monday?"
  • The prospects for bitcoin options
  • and much more...
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On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at STA 2024 by:

  • Patrick Travers, CEO - Clear Street Derivatives
  • John DiBacco, Global Head of Derivatives - Clear Street

They discuss:

  • What the heck is Clear Street?
  • Do we need another options exchange?
  • The impact of 0DTE on the institutional options market
  • The resilience of the options market after the August selloff. 
  • Will we see options on the bitcoin etfs in...
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On this episode we are joined in the Souther Studio by:

  • JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North America & President of Tastytrade

JJ and Mark discuss:

  • The impact of the Fed's "surprise" half point rate cut. Too little, too late or just right?
  • Should you really care that IEX is launching a new options exchange?
  • Are we reaching a dangerous tipping point in the options exchange world?
  • Did the recent market meltdown signal th...
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August 20, 2024 29 mins

On this episode Mark is joined in the Hot Seat by:

  • Ben Colabella and Dillon Del Rosso, Co-Founders at PeakBot

They discuss:

  • WTH is PeakBot?
  • How much does it cost?
  • What types of options algorithms can you trade on the platform?
  • How do they construct their algorithms?
  • Can you tweak them to your preferred trading style?
  • Who controls your accounts?
  • How can they maintain the quality of your executions as their algos grow...
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On this episode, Mark is joined by James Kostulias, Managing Director and Head of Trading Services at Charles Schwab.

They discuss

  • The benefits and risks of 0DTE options
  • The explosive growth of retail options trading
  • Should the options market go 24-5 or even 24-7
  • What's going on with the options on the Bitcoin ETFs
  • Why did it take so long to integrate all of the Schwab's options platforms
  • And much more

 

 

 

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On this episode we are joined by:

  • Brian Hyndman, CEO of Blue Ocean Technologies

Mark and Brian discuss the rise of 24-hour trading

  • Should it happen?
  • It it just inevitable?
  • How would it impact the options market?
  • How does technology impact the adoption of 24-hour trading?
  • and much more...
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On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by:

  • Sean Feeney, Head of Options - Nasdaq

Mark and Sean discuss the hot topics in the options market right now including:

  • Zero Day Options - are they a bane or a boon and when will we see more of them listed?
  • Bitcoin Options - what the heck is going on there?
  • Flex Options - why are they suddenly the hottest thing i...
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On this episode we are joined by:

  • Greg Stevens - Head of Options Experience Initiative - Fidelity
  • Colin Songer - Director of Options - Fidelity

Greg and Colin discuss:

  • 0DTE options madness
  • Can the volume explosion continue?
  • When will we see 0DTE Tesla options?
  • When will we see bitcoin ETF options?
  • Should the options market trade 24/7
  • and much more...
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