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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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A milestone episode calls for a little nostalgia, a little market chaos, and plenty of options talk.

On the 1500th episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from The Option Block and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz fro... more

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Cheap calls are on the menu as Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, and Mike "Uncle Mike" Tosaw dive into unusual options activity in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) and Banco Bradesco (BBD). Is somebody betting on a turnaround in PLAY ahead of e... more

FLEX mysteries, cyber attacks and Romanian AI are lighting up the latest Option Block.

On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Cboe's Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz to break down the latest action across the options market. T... more

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Forget nonfarms — the options market has plenty of other things to keep traders busy.

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe break down a surprisingly strong market rally head... more

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Episode: The Option Block 1496: Drone Crazies & Legendary Drunkards
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Episode: The Option Block 1494: Radioactive HYPE...and Yurts!
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Episode: The Option Block 492: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Andrew Giovinazzi
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Episode: The Option Block 492: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Daniel Passarelli
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Episode: The Option Block 1485: The Twin Terrors of AI and UTIs
Dan Gramza
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Episode: The Option Block 1472: SPACEX, SHIELDS AND Weird OI Anomalies
Dan Passarelli
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Episode: The Option Block 1463: Crude, FIGS, and Medical Scrubs - Pick Your Poison!
Carly Garner
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Episode: The Option Block 1455: Headline Risk and Suspicious Merger Paper
Kevin Nichols
Senior Director of Derived Data and Market Analytics
Cboe
Episode: The Option Block 1445: FIG's Post-IPO Rollercoaster & The Silver Magnet

Hosts

Mark Longo
Host of The Option Block with long-standing role on Options Insider platforms.
Uncle Mike Tosaw
Co-host with wealth-management perspective; known for market color.
Mark Sebastian
Co-host from optionpit.com, known options trader and commentator.
Andrew Giovinazzi
Co-host (Rock Lobster); from optionpit.com and optionfit.com, active trader.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Keep to the content

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

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    Zorgkennis
    Netherlands5 years ago
  • Great show. Informative. Educational. Entertaining.

    Highly recommended for new and experienced options investors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PL II
    United States6 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

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    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 States15 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

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Some episodes skew toward banter; sessions succeed when trades are actionable.
Engaging options-focused content with actionable trades.
Hosts balance humor with solid market color.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Option Block 1493: Was There Something Fishy in MRNA Options?
Q: Which factor is considered the biggest driver of the market according to the audience poll?
The audience currently leans toward AI spending as the biggest driver, with substantial support, while other factors like Fed rates and midterms have smaller but notable shares.
The Option Block 1483: Bargain Hunting in the Options Market
Q: Any idea what's going on with the extended options hours?
The Flowmaster explains that regulators are considering pre-market single-name options hours, contingent on OCC and prime broker infrastructure, with a gradual rollout to avoid wide quotes and liquidity issues.
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.

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What is The Option Block about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on options trading, market structure, and real-time strategy. Across episodes, the hosts dissect unusual options activity, earnings moves, macro context (inflation, rates, geopolitical risk), and multi-segment analyses of names like SpaceX, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Practical trading ideas—ranging from married puts and covered calls to new instruments and volatility plays—are balanced with banter, trivia, and guest color from wealth-management and options-trading communities. A standout angle is the mix of education and entertainment, making complex option concepts accessible while weaving in current events and sponsor tools. The show is likely attractive to active options traders seeking actionable ideas and to list... more

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2. Tony Saliba
3. Uncle Mike Tosaw
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5. Daniel Passarelli
6. Dan Gramza
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