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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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On this truncated holiday edition of The Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by panelists Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry Schwartz of Cboe to break down a wild, high-volume week in the options market.

The crew dives deep i... more

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The market is throwing a massive party following a surprise Middle East deal and Elon Musk's highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. The major indices are ripping higher, and the VIX is crashing hard—briefly touching a 15 handle.

But is this explosive rally... more

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz (Cboe) for a lively discussion covering the biggest stories driving the options world.

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By 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... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Gramza
Joining for Twifo (guest expert)
Dan Gramza Research
Episode: The Option Block 1472: SPACEX, SHIELDS AND Weird OI Anomalies
Henry Schwartz
Flowmaster, from Cebo
Cebo
Episode: The Option Block 1471: Forget AI…It's All About Cheese Balls!!!
Dan Passarelli
Guest, Market Taker Mentoring
Market Taker Mentoring
Episode: The Option Block 1463: Crude, FIGS, and Medical Scrubs - Pick Your Poison!
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
Host of The Option Block
Uncle Mike Tosaw
Co-host and analyst; long-running contributor
Henry Schwartz
Flowmaster; co-host with Cboe/Cebo ecosystem ties
Andrew Giovinazzi
Co-host with optionpit.com background

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

    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 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

    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.

Listeners appreciate the mix of serious options analysis with approachable banter.
Feedback often highlights deep market insights and practical trade ideas.
Some criticisms mention audio/music aspects overshadowing content at times.

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

A fast-paced options-focused show where a rotating panel of hosts breaks down market moves, unusual option activity, and hedging ideas with a mix of technical analysis and entertaining banter. Episodes typically spotlight big-name stocks, AI and tech plays, and macro drivers, then translate complex flows into actionable trade ideas, often weaving in guest insights from seasoned option strategists and market analysts. A distinctive blend of deep-dive analysis, market color, and lighthearted segments (pop culture trivia, audience questions, and sponsor reads) helps both new and experienced traders stay informed and engaged. The format consistently emphasizes practical strategies like spreads, hedging, and income-generation through options, wh... more

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Recent guests on The Option Block include:

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

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