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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.
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OIC 2026: No Closing Bell: Reimagining Options in a Continuous Market
Jun 1100:40:13Tap to summarizeThe prospect of 24/7 trading for U.S. listed options is no longer a thought experiment—it's an industry conversation already underway. But turning the lights on around the clock is not as simple as flipping a switch. It requires rethinking clearing, collateral, and risk management frameworks; redefining the trading day itself; and ensuring that liquidity, market depth, and investor protections hold up during non-traditional hours. Moderator: Aniceto Solares, Principal, Regulatory Policy, OCC Panelists: Dave Barrett, Head of U.S. Options, Nasdaq Kevin Tyrrell, Vice President, Head of Markets, NYSE: ICE Alicia Crighton, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Adam Leaman, Chief Commercial Officer, Zerohash This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.
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OIC 2026: From Vision to Execution: A Buyside-Sellside Dialogue on Market Evolution
Jun 1100:43:58Tap to summarizeInstead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: • Which trends will shape the next 12–24 months? • How are vendors and exchanges prioritizing innovation? • What role can buyside firms play in shaping product development and liquidity frameworks? Moderator: Ivan Brown, Head of Options, IEX Panelists: John Ruby, Trader, Jane Street Andy Hicks, Option Strategist, BlackRock Tommy Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, DASH Financial Technologies Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. Chief Executive Officer, Webull This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.
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The Futures Rundown 79: It all Comes Back to Energy
Jun 1100:41:25Tap to summarizeThe futures markets are reacting violently to changing geopolitical headlines, but are financial assets completely detached from physical reality? In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brian Pieri, founder of Energy Rogue, to break down why the global commodity complex always finds its way back to energy. Mark and Brian take a deep dive into the massive physical vs. financial mispricing in the crude markets, the tightening Brent to WTI spread, and the global domino effect triggering massive supply-demand shocks. From the agricultural impacts of high diesel prices to the explosive moves in RBOB, heating oil, and soybean oil—discover how energy is fundamentally reshaping correlations across the entire market, including tech equities and crypto. In this episode, we cover: The Physical vs. Financial Disconnect: Why physical barrels are clearing much higher than screen prices. Trading the Spreads: Why the Brent/WTI and RBOB/Heating Oil spreads offer compelling opportunities right now. The Diesel Crunch: How global shortages of sour crude are inflating everything from Amazon deliveries to livestock and wheat. Equities & Crypto on a Cliff: A look at the top 10 volume movers and whether tech values are artificially inflated. The Long-Term Commodity Outlook: Why metals (silver, palladium) and certain agricultural products are positioning for sustained growth.
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Options Boot Camp 394: Wild Markets, Wacky Puts and Wet Beef
Jun 1100:40:23Tap to summarizeThe markets are getting spicy! In this listener-driven episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the sudden return of volatility, wild 245-point S&P 500 swings, and the VIX crossing back over 20. Topics covered include: Buying Straddles: Is a massive market swing the right time to load up on options premium, or are you buying at the absolute top? Is It Too Late for Puts?: How to hedge when the market drops 4-5% off all-time highs and why the Cboe Skew Index is mostly obtuse for retail traders. The $30 Wheel Rule: Why Dan avoids running the Wheel Strategy on cheap stocks (and how bid-ask spreads quietly crush your profits). Vega vs. Theta: Can you make money if implied volatility (IV) explodes but the stock sits perfectly still? Plus, the guys dig into AI math failures and a massive cultural detour into the only correct way to order a Portillo's Italian beef sandwich (completely dunked!).
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The Hot Options Report: 06-10-2026
Jun 1100:13:24Tap to summarizeA massive wave of market red triggered absolute 0DTE options carnage across the tape today, with same-day expiring contracts wiping out premium left and right. Host Mark Longo breaks down today's featured "1K Oddball Scan," highlighting unusual action in names like Moderna (MRNA), Amplify Junior Silver Miners (SILJ), and Nvidia. Plus, we count down the top 10 most active equity options of the day. From the relentless hunt for $1000 calls in Micron to Robinhood's cannon-shot intraday rally, we dive into the data. We also analyze Oracle's rich pre-earnings trading, Meta's expiring premium, SMCI's staggering 28% drop, and how Tesla ultimately beat out Nvidia to steal the number one spot on our daily countdown. Head straight to www.TheHotOptionsReport.com to kick the tires and light the fires on today's scans.
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The Hot Options Report: 06-08-2026
Jun 800:13:12Tap to summarizeThe Hot Options Report returns to break down the biggest names, hottest trades and most active options contracts from Monday, June 8th. Tesla reclaimed the top spot on the options leaderboard, pushing Nvidia into second place as traders piled into near-term calls. Meanwhile, Micron roared back toward the coveted 1000 strike, Intel continued its stunning rally, and Apple traders positioned around WWDC with heavy put activity. This episode also dives into unusual longer-dated call buying in Alphabet and Microsoft, examines whether traders are chasing momentum or setting up for the next major move, and explores the latest "Little Wings" scan from QuikOptions. In this episode: • Tesla returns to the #1 volume spot • Nvidia's massive 210 call activity • Micron's latest assault on the 1000 strike • Intel traders swing for another explosive rally • Apple's WWDC "sell the fact" action • Unusual call buying in Alphabet and Microsoft • Today's standout Little Wings trades If it's lighting up the options tape, you'll find it here. Presented by QuikOptions. To learn more about the scans, analytics and unusual options activity featured on the show, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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The Option Block 1475: Skeletor's Revenge on the Markets
Jun 800:54:49Tap to summarizeBy the power of volatility! The markets unleashed their inner Skeletor this week as traders grappled with a sharp Friday selloff, renewed Middle East tensions, surging volatility, and another furious round of AI-fueled stock action. Host Mark Longo welcomes Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from He-Man trivia and Masters of the Universe nostalgia to Broadcom, Micron, Nvidia, Intel, Apple, SpaceX, VIX, and the relentless AI trade. The panel debates whether Friday's selloff was simply a healthy pullback after a historic rally, examines the latest volatility action, breaks down unusual options activity in Equinox Gold (EQX) and American Battery Technology (ABAT), and explores how traders may use options to approach the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. In this episode: Skeletor's impact on modern markets Friday's selloff and Monday's rebound VIX, volatility, and market sentiment AI valuations and the semiconductor trade SpaceX IPO expectations Unusual options activity in EQX and ABAT Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Intel, Micron, and more Listener favorites and market outlook Can the bulls reclaim all-time highs, or is Skeletor just getting started? Tune in and find out.
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The Hot Options Report: 06-05-2026
Jun 600:14:47Tap to summarizeIt was a blood-red day across the markets as major tech giants faced a massive wave of selling. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an incredibly active and spicy session in the options pits, where traders aggressively loaded up on downside protection and faded recent high-flyers. We dive into the data from the "Retail Giant" scan at TheHotOptionsReport.com to see where small-sized traders are focusing their capital, before counting down the top 10 most active chains on the tape. Key Highlights: The Semiconductor Slide: Broadcom (AVGO) continues its post-earnings slide, while Micron (MU) experiences a mind-boggling triple-digit handle drop to the dark side. Plus, an inside look at a highly aggressive, deeply out-of-the-money put play in Intel (INTC). Breaking Key Levels: Tesla (TSLA) surrenders a crucial psychological level, triggering a massive wave of activity in the power puts. Big Tech Tech Tumbles: High-volume put action dominates the tape in Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN).
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Volatility Views 683: Revenge of Dr. VIX
Jun 600:56:34Tap to summarizeAfter months of warning that volatility was being ignored, Dr. VIX finally gets a little revenge. With the Nasdaq suffering its worst selloff of the year, VIX surging back toward the 20 handle, and volatility returning to the market, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down what sparked the move and whether this is just another dip-buying opportunity or the beginning of a larger shift in sentiment. The hosts explore the impact of stronger-than-expected jobs data, shifting interest rate expectations, rising concerns about massive AI infrastructure spending, and why companies may soon have less cash available for stock buybacks. They also examine what these developments could mean for equity valuations and volatility traders heading into the summer months. In this episode: VIX surges toward the 20 level Nasdaq suffers its worst decline of the year Is the AI spending boom becoming a problem? Why buybacks may be slowing down VIX futures and volatility term structure analysis Unusual activity in VIX options UVIX, UVXY and VXX trading activity Russell's Weekly Rundown Crystal Ball predictions for next week Is this finally the comeback Dr. VIX has been waiting for, or will the bulls once again ride to the rescue?
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TWIFO 500: The 500th Episode Spectacular
Jun 501:04:47Tap to summarizeThis Week in Futures Options reaches an incredible milestone as we celebrate 500 episodes of breaking down the markets that move the world. To mark the occasion, Mark Longo welcomes longtime TWIFO contributor Nick Howard of Bantix and QuickStrike for a special look back at more than a decade of futures options trading. Together they explore the biggest winners and losers since the show's debut, from the explosive rise of technology, precious metals, and equity indexes to the struggles of bonds and currencies. Plus, special congratulatory messages from friends of the show including Carley Garner, Catherine Yoshimoto, Dan Gramza, Derek Sammann, Kevin Green, Mike Tosaw, Rich Excell, Russell Rhoads, Scott Bauer, and Sean Smith. In this special episode: The best and worst performing futures markets of the past decade Silver, gold, equities, energy, and tech sector performance Bonds, rates, and currencies through a historic market cycle QuickStrike updates and futures options technology insights Listener questions and memories from 500 episodes A celebration of the guests and listeners who made TWIFO possible Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are discovering TWIFO for the first time, this milestone episode is a celebration of the futures options markets and the community that has grown around them.
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