The Options Insider Radio Network

The Options Insider Radio Network

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

October 24, 2025 13 mins
Today's Hot Options Report provides a comprehensive overview of the key movements and trading activity in the options market on October 24th. Highlights include a significant drop in VIX, with the VIX cash closing at 16.37, down from around 25 the previous week. SPY ends the week positively up 0.8%, with notable trades in the 678 calls. The report c...
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  • HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
  • CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
  • CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
  • GUEST: Scott Nations, Nations Indexes
In this episode, we discuss the significant movements in volatility over the past week, including the aggressive sell-off in volatility and it...
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October 24, 2025 52 mins
  • HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
  • CME HOT SEAT: Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group
In this episode, the discussion covers CME's recent launch of Solana and XRP options, the role of institutional and retail participants, and the evolution of use cases for Bitcoin and Ether futures and opti...
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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
 
In this episode, host Mark Longo and his co-hosts, including "Uncle" Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz explore the latest trends and trades in the options market. The show covers everything from the performance of VIX and SPX...
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October 23, 2025 13 mins

This episode of the Hot Options Report hosted by Mark Longo, delves into the day's most active options in the fast-moving market. The report covers major market indices like VIX, SPY, and SPX, and high-profile single names including Nvidia, Tesla, AMD, BYND and Apple. Key options trades, their trading volumes, and insights into whether these trades were favorable or not are discussed. 

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

GUEST: Kevin Green, Schwab Network

In this episode, host Mark Longo and special guest Kevin Green from the Schwab Network analyze the latest trends in the futures markets. They discuss the recent performance of key assets, including crude oil, natural gas, and precious metals like gold and silver. Th...
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October 22, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo provides a detailed overview of the day's activity in the options market. Key highlights include a slight sell-off in major equity indices, an increase in VIX, and a focus on notable options trades in SPY, IWM, and QQQ. Single names such as Intel, Netflix, Amazon, AMD, and Tesla are discussed, with a spotlight on Beyond Meat's significant intraday volatility. 

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

GUEST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

In this episode, Mark, Dan and Russell dive into the topic of financial warrants. They explain the differences and similarities between warrants and listed options, highlighting how war...
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

Co-Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata

This episode of The Crypto Rundown delves into the volatile landscape of cryptocurrencies, with a central focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum. It covers recent market movements, liquidation events, and the impact of high volatility on trading strategies. Greg Magadini from...
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October 20, 2025 12 mins
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
 
In this episode, Mark focusing on key movements in major indices and most active equity options. The show highlights notable options trades and market trends, including fluctuating volatility ...
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Co-Host: Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
 
This episode covers various options trading strategies, including discussions on unusual options activity in stocks like Canan Inc. an...
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October 17, 2025 15 mins
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
 
In this episode, Mark reviews a tumultuous trading week, focusing on key movements in major indices and hot options such as Nvidia, VIX, SPY, and others. The show highlights notable options trades and market trends, including fluctuating volatility and trading opportunities.  ...

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  • Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
  • Co-Host: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
  • Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
In this episode, the team dives deep into the recent surge in market volatility, analyzing the influx in VIX trading activity and discussing the potential for significant market shifts. Key highlights include a detailed look at massive trades in the VIX optio...
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
 
The latest episode dives deep into the explosive activity in the precious metals market, with a special focus on gold and silver. Mark covers the unprecedented volumes and price surges in gold, which hit new highs of $4,308, and silver, which soared to $52.78. The episode also discusses the increased volatility and demand for both metals, with detailed a...
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
Co-Host: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
 
This episode discusses the upsurge in options trading volume driven by current market volatility and significant movements in metals like silver and gold. The ...
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October 16, 2025 17 mins
In this episode of the Hot Options Report on October 16th, host Mark Longo discusses the volatility in the options market. Key points include notable movements in major indices like the S&P 500, VIX, and various equity options. The episode highlights significant trading volumes and specific option contract activities for companies such as Nvidia, SPY, and Tesla. 
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
 
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, our hosts discuss a range of topics, starting with an exploration of iron condors and their various applications. The show also delves into the intricacies of the options market structure, including the limitations of siloed spread books and potential improvem...
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October 15, 2025 13 mins
In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the focus is on the fast-moving options market, highlighting significant trades for October 15th. The session covers trading activities and hot options for key indices and single names like VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, MicroStrategy, Bank of America, Palantir, Opendoor, Apple, Intel, Amazon, Tesla, AMD, and Nvi...

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  • Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
  • Guest: Mead Welles, co-founder and chairman of A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO)
A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) is a nonprofit organization that provides free corrective surgery, prosthetics, and mobility devices to children in developing countries. Mark and Mead discuss the upcoming Rocktoberfest even...
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  • Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
  • Panelist: Eugen Mohr, Eurex
  • Panelist: David Russell, TradeStation
  • Panelist: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
In this episode, the panel discuss the intricate details of the DAX complex, exploring its evolution from the original contract to the introduction of mi...
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