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S&P 500
VIX
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Options Market
Cboe
Apple
Tesla
Volatility
Silver
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Earnings Reports
Market Volatility
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Palantir
Microsoft
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The Option Block All-Star Panel breaks down the latest developments in the options market, analyzes unusual options activity, explains cutting-edge options strategies, answers listener questions and much more. Whether you're an active options trader or just getting started in the options market, The Option Block will keep you informed and entertained.

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The 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 t... more

The market is hitting brand new all-time highs, but the options landscape is flashing some highly unusual signals. In this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz break down the wild, speculative... more

NVDA earnings are in the books… and the market barely blinked. The crew breaks down the post-earnings reaction, volatility collapse, VIX drifting lower, bond market swings, fuel cell madness, Hyperliquid upside, and unusual options activity lighting ... more

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The indices might be flashing red, but the Option Block crew is bringing the heat. In this episode, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi dive into market weekend head-fakes, the tech vs. energy sector tug-of-war, and... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Schwartz
Flowmaster, from Cebo
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Episode: The Option Block 1471: Forget AI…It's All About Cheese Balls!!!
Dan Passarelli
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Market Taker Mentoring
Episode: The Option Block 1463: Crude, FIGS, and Medical Scrubs - Pick Your Poison!
Dan Gramza
Guest, market strategist, Twifo segment
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Episode: The Option Block 1461: Wizards, Drones, and Massive Relief Rallies
Carly Garner
Energy market analyst featured on Twyfo
Twyfo/energy research
Episode: The Option Block 1455: Headline Risk and Suspicious Merger Paper
Andrew Giovinazzi
Guest from optionpit.com, also known as The Rock Lobster
optionpit.com
Episode: The Option Block 1450: Live from the FIA Boca Conference 2026
Kevin Nichols
Senior Director of Derived Data and Market Analytics
Cboe
Episode: The Option Block 1445: FIG's Post-IPO Rollercoaster & The Silver Magnet
Kevin Green
Senior Markets Correspondent for the Schwab Network
Schwab Network
Episode: The Option Block 1339: Wild Biotechs, Crazy AI and John Candy Redux
Scott Bauer
A trader from Prosper Trading Academy
Prosper Trading Academy
Episode: The Option Block 1330: A Blood-Red Halloween
Harmeet Goindi
Product Strategist at Data and Access Solution Group at the Cboe
Cboe
Episode: The Option Block 1318: Live From the STA National Conference

Hosts

Mark Longo
Primary host, known for guiding market discussions and educational segments across The Option Block ecosystem.
Uncle Mike Tosaw
Co-host providing options experience and market insights.
Andrew Giovinazzi
Co-host with Option Pit background, contributes flow and strategy perspectives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Keep to the content

    The music is very annoying, keep to the content. Less show, more content please

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Zorgkennis
    Netherlands4 years ago
  • Great show. Informative. Educational. Entertaining.

    Highly recommended for new and experienced options investors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PL II
    United States5 years ago
  • Very disappointing

    I am a relatively new listener, however i had to turn of the show after 5 minus - I am here to learn about option strategies, not to listen to Apple hating rhetorics. I get it you don't like Apple's platform but at least show you are not ignorant of Apple products if do decide to talk about it. All iPad - "Mac syncing requires a wire plugging into iTunes" - hello - have you heard of wireless syncing, iCloud sync for documents and apps ? and that the coming iPad Mini "is the stupidest i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Livhk
    United States14 years ago
  • Options Block

    Superb. Thoughtful, funny and wide ranging show for learning and understanding options trading.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    princk
    United States14 years ago
  • Great show for options traders.

    I've been a fan of The Option Block for a long time. Now it finally has its own feed in Itunes. It's about time! This is the best options show around, bar none. These guys make options fun. They take material that can be pretty complex, and all too frequently boring as hell, and present it in a fun and entertaining way. This is my go-to show when I"m on the train to work in the morning. I only wish it came out more often than twice a week. If you trade options then you owe it to yourself to subs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loup Garou
    United States15 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is educational and entertaining for options traders.
Hosts make complex topics accessible and fun.
Audience appreciates practical trade ideas and sponsor tools.
Some listeners want more focus on core topics rather than platform commentary.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Option Block 1463: Crude, FIGS, and Medical Scrubs - Pick Your Poison!
Q: Nichols wants to know, how does Brian Overby's covered call on steroids differ from a stock repair trade?
The approach combines owning the stock with selling calls and using a back ratio structure to leverage high volatility, aiming for income and hedged upside; it hinges on elevated vol to justify the strategy and can be adjusted around earnings.
The Option Block 1457: The Super Sexy World of Soup Options
Q: What's driving the big OCC numbers this month?
The hosts attribute the surge to war-related volatility, recovering rallies during the week, and heavy involvement in ETF and index options, with traders bidding up risk-on measures while hedges and month-end dynamics add to overall volume.
The Option Block 1446: Easy Rice, Bloody Markets and Looming Canadian Invasions
Q: What is your strategy block today?
The importance of not being a perfectionist trader and adapting strategies based on market behavior.
The Option Block 1443: How to Get Punched in the Face by Your Broker
Q: What is your prediction regarding the non-farm data coming out this week?
It could provide additional bullish sentiment if it reflects recovery signs in the job market.
The Option Block 1443: How to Get Punched in the Face by Your Broker
Q: What caught your eye in the markets?
The defensive line's performance in the Super Bowl and the resilience shown by the stock market post last week's chaos.

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A fast-paced, education-focused options trading show that blends market analysis with practical trade ideas, unusual activity scans, and strategy blocks. Episodes frequently pivot between oil, volatility, and single-name plays while peppering in live conference coverage, guest insights, and sponsor mentions to illustrate real-world trading workflows. The tone balances sharp market takes with humor and camaraderie, making complex topics accessible for active traders and curious newcomers alike. A notable strength is the recurring use of educational segments and practical tools from providers like Cboe, alongside a transparent, panel-driven format that highlights diverse viewpoints across the options ecosystem.

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1. Henry Schwartz
2. Dan Passarelli
3. Dan Gramza
4. Carly Garner
5. Andrew Giovinazzi
6. Kevin Nichols
7. Kevin Green
8. Scott Bauer

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