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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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The Option Block 1474: Rise of the Phone Zombies
Jun 400:57:47Tap to summarizeZombie phone brands are back from the grave. This episode of The Option Block dives into the surprising resurgence of Nokia and BlackBerry as traders chase AI-fueled momentum, while Broadcom suffers one of the largest market-cap wipeouts in history. Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe), and Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) break down the latest options activity, unusual trades, market rotation, volatility trends, and the continuing explosion in options volume. You'll also hear discussion on: Broadcom's post-earnings collapse Nvidia's latest rally Micron's wild ride above 1,000 Nokia and BlackBerry's AI-fueled comeback Record-setting options volume in May Small-cap and Russell 2000 strength The end of the Pattern Day Trader rule Unusual activity in NextNav, BlackBerry and 10X Genomics SpaceX IPO excitement and what it could mean for options traders
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The Hot Options Report: 06-04-2026
Jun 400:11:36Tap to summarizeThe high-volume options tape lit up today as wild price action shook major tech giants. In this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the massive contract volume driving the tape—including a historic single-day meltdown for Broadcom (AVGO) and Nvidia's resilient rally against the broader tech sell-off. Plus, we dive into the "Lucky Seven" scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com to reveal which underlying stocks are seeing unprecedented spikes in option activity, alongside deep-dive contract analytics for today's top market movers. On the Docket Today: The Lucky Seven Scan: Spotlighting huge volume surges in ACRS, ABT, and ABSI. Palantir (PLTR) & Bank of America (BAC): Analyzing quick-turn expiry trades and ex-dividend volume spikes. MicroStrategy (MSTR) & Apple (AAPL): Breaking down short-term covered calls and out-of-the-money call positioning. The Tech Shake-Up: Inside Nokia's dip-buying, Micron's (MU) massive $231 out-of-the-money put sales, and Meta's pricing fluctuations. The Heavyweights: Dissecting the 1.2 million contracts traded during Broadcom's 13% drop, Tesla's (TSLA) downside shift, and the massive 3.7 million contract flow pushing Nvidia (NVDA) near its key strikes. Check out the analytics, tools, and watchlists at TheHotOptionsReport.com .
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OIC 2026: Volatility as an Asset Class: Evolving Strategies in the Options Market
Jun 400:41:16Tap to summarizeVolatility has moved beyond a pricing input to become a tradable, investable asset class. This panel will explore how options professionals are harnessing volatility for trading, hedging, and portfolio diversification, with insights into the latest products, strategies, and market trends. Moderator: Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers Panelists: Ben Londergan, Managing Director Strategic Business Development, Simplex Trading Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director and Head of Market Maker Financing and Clearing , Wells Fargo Securities Nate Pomeroy, Principal, Wolverine Trading Technologies This panel is proudly sponsored by Clear Street.
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Wide World of Options: The New Frontier: Crypto, Prediction Markets, and the Regulators Watching It All
Jun 400:18:12Tap to summarizeFrom election contracts to crypto derivatives, a new generation of markets is raising complex questions about oversight, jurisdiction and investor protection. In this all-new episode of Wide World of Options, former CFTC commissioner Dawn Stump sits down to explore how these products work, who's watching and where the regulatory lines are still being drawn.
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The Futures Rundown 78: Aging Crude Rally and Flesh-Eating Parasites!!!
Jun 300:36:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by veteran futures broker and author Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild week of macro action, massive energy spikes, and some deeply unusual livestock drivers. Mark and Carley dive into the ongoing Middle East conflict's impact on energy, tracing why the crude oil rally is starting to "get old" despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. They analyze the structural parallels between the current market and the 2022 price spikes, outline the best hedging strategies using micro futures and options, and explain why soybean oil is stepping up as a fascinating energy substitute. They also break down this week's top movers—including an unexpected surge in cash-settled butter—and take a look at the dark side of the tape, where crypto (Bitcoin and Ether) and grains are experiencing aggressive liquidations. Plus, Carley reveals how "screw worm" flesh-eating parasites, border closures, and a multi-year drought have fueled an historic, toppy rally in live cattle futures. In this episode, we cover: The Trading Pit: Early vs. later-stage trading strategies during geopolitical conflicts; selling expensive upside call premium in WTI and Brent. The Energy Overdrive: Why heating oil, RBOB, and soybean oil are pacing the year-to-date leaderboard. Crypto vs. Equities Divergence: Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ether ($ETH) falling out of lockstep with the tech-heavy NASDAQ. Is Bitcoin still a reliable risk barometer? Livestock & Ag Breakdown: Spotting a potential double-top in Live Cattle and how to manage downside risk using cheap options. Futures Free-for-All Q&A: Carley's take on the upcoming move to 23.5-hour equity trading and extended options hours, plus cutting through social media "hype" coins.
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The Hot Options Report: 06-01-2026
Jun 200:16:01Tap to summarizeWe are wrapping up a massive day on the option block—featuring the "call pump scan." Today, we are breaking down a highly active session where a whopping 780,000 contracts were required just to crack the Top 10 list. In this episode, host Mark Longo dives deep into the massive options volume lighting up the tape, including: Nvidia (NVDA): Shaking off its recent lull and surging over 6% on new PC chip announcements. Micron (MU): Leaving the 1000 strike in the dust and exploding toward a wild new 1200 strike target. Software Revivals: Oracle (ORCL) and Microsoft (MSFT) catch a massive bid, proving the sector is back with a vengeance. High-Volume Movers: Breaking down the wild flows in Palantir (PLTR), Nokia (NOK), Tesla (TSLA), Meta (META), Apple (AAPL), and Amazon (AMZN). Want to track all 225 names that lit up today's call pump scan? Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to kick the tires and light the fires on today's data!
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The Crypto Rundown 318: Perps, Counterparty Risk and HYPE
Jun 100:32:38Tap to summarizeWhat role will perpetual futures play in the next evolution of crypto trading? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo sits down with Nirup Ramalingam, CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgeport, to discuss the rise of crypto perps, institutional demand, counterparty risk, custody challenges, capital efficiency, tokenization, 24/7 markets, and the growing influence of traditional finance in digital assets. Plus, we break down the latest action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, IBIT, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Circle, BitMine and more as crypto markets navigate another volatile stretch.
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The Option Block 1473: Exploding Space Stocks
Jun 100:56:49Tap to summarizeThe S&P 500 hits fresh all-time highs while options traders unleash record-setting volume across the market. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark "The Voice of Options" Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw examine the resurgence in software stocks, the speculative boom in space-related names, massive moves in Micron, Oracle, Microsoft, Palantir and Nvidia, plus unusual options activity in Virgin Galactic and Taseko Mines. The team also discusses VIX below 16, new highs in the market, earnings season, copper demand, AI-driven rallies and the elimination of the Pattern Day Trader rule. Other topics in this episode included: 🔹 Record options volume 🔹 Space stock speculation 🔹 AI and software resurgence 🔹 Micron options frenzy 🔹 Virgin Galactic unusual activity 🔹 VIX analysis 🔹 Earnings preview 🔹 Strategy Block with Uncle Mike
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OIC 2026 - Retail 3.0: Rise of the Self-Directed Quant
Jun 100:47:07Tap to summarizeThe options market is entering a new era. Quantitative strategies are no longer confined to institutional desks — they're being deployed by a new class of self-taught, tech-enabled participants leveraging data analytics, APIs, and algorithmic execution. This panel explores how this shift is reshaping intermediation, liquidity, and education. Moderator: Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy, tastylive Panelists: Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research, Stockbroker.com Brent Kochuba, Founder, SpotGamma Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood This panel is proudly sponsored by Theta Data.
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Volatility Views 682: Stupid VIX Trades and SVIX Outrage
May 2901:06:29Tap to summarizeVolatility continued its retreat this week as equities marched higher and the VIX flirted with the 15 handle. On this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian break down the latest volatility landscape, including unusual VIX weekly trades, the ongoing debate around SVIX options liquidity, heavy put buying in semiconductor ETFs, Robinhood's AI-fueled rally, and what changing day-trading rules could mean for options volume. The crew also examines VIX term structure, volatility ETP opportunities, and whether a billion-contract options week is closer than many traders think. Plus, another round of Russell's Weekly Rundown and the Crystal Ball. Looking for a new brokerage? Volatility Views listeners can earn a double commission rebate of up to $3,000 on stock and ETF option trades for 30 days. Learn more at tastytrade.com/insider.
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