# options insider (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover options insider. Page: Feed: --- ## [Volatility Views 691: Volatility Survivors](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-691-volatility-survivors) _2026-08-14 · Volatility Views_ The volatility survivors are back! After surviving tornado sirens, wild weather and another relentless week of declining volatility, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian and special guest Rich Excell to break down everything happening across the volatility landscape. On this episode, the crew discusses the continued grind higher in equities and lower in VIX, why the bond and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_8-14-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 690: VIX Put Mysteries Solved and More SPCX Madness](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-1) _2026-08-07 · Volatility Views_ The VIX put mystery may finally be solved! On this episode of Volatility Views with Russell Rhoads and Mark Sebastian, we dig into the unusual deep-in-the-money VIX put spreads that have been puzzling us and uncover the margin dynamics that could help explain why traders keep putting them on. We also break down a wild week in volatility, including the plunge in VIX, the latest VIX futures term… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_8-7-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 689: Return of the Volatility Nomad](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-689-return-of-the-volatility-nomad) _2026-07-31 · Volatility Views_ The Volatility Nomad returns! On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads welcome back Michael Listman, aka UVXY Trader, who joins the show from the UK after months of trading his way across Europe. The crew breaks down another wild week for the volatility markets, including the brief VIX spike above 20, the post-Fed volatility collapse, a surprisingly subdued VIX… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_7-31-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 688: Another Strange Week in Volatility](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-688-another-strange-week-in-volatility) _2026-07-24 · Volatility Views_ Volatility finally showed signs of life this week—but as traders have come to expect, the spike didn't last. On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads to dissect another unusual week in the volatility markets. The hosts examine why VIX briefly pushed toward 20 before quickly retreating, despite geopolitical tensions, AI spending concerns, and a sharp selloff… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_7-24-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 687: Semi Shocks and Volatility Haircuts](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-687-semi-shocks-and-volatility-haircuts) _2026-07-17 · Volatility Views_ In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by "Muscle" Rhoads (Dr. Russell Rhoads), Mark Sebastian from Option Pit, and the long-awaited return of the Thompson Twins (Matt and Mike Thompson of Thompson Capital). Together, the crew unpacks a wild week of violent market rotations, earnings season anxieties, and the localized panic ripping through semiconductor and AI stocks. The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_7-17-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 686: The Great VIX Striptease](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-0) _2026-07-10 · Volatility Views_ In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX), and Scott Nations dive deep into a massive divergence brewing under the surface of the equity indexes. While S&P 500 volatility is sitting quietly at seasonal lows, Nasdaq 100 volatility tells a completely different story as tech and AI anticipation ramps up ahead of Microsoft's pivotal earnings report. Key Topics Covered: The Volatility… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_7-10-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [Volatility Views 685: Entertainment Capital](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-685-setting-aside-entertainment-capital) _2026-06-26 · Volatility Views_ The vol market might be caught in a midsummer lull between truncated holiday weeks, but underneath the surface, there is plenty of drama to slice and dice. In this episode, host Mark Longo welcomes back "Dr. Vix" Russell Rhoads (Indiana University) and Bill Luby (Luby Assessment Management) to dissect a market that seems to be trapped in an anticipatory holding pattern. The guys dive deep into:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_6-26-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [OIC 2026: Event Contracts, Crypto, and the Intersection of Regulation](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-event-contracts-crypto-and-the-intersection-of-regulation) _2026-06-23 · Options Insider Special Events_ Event contracts and digital asset derivatives are emerging under CFTC oversight, while listed options and ETFs remain SEC-regulated. Meanwhile, some platforms are offering both. This panel will examine: • The SEC and CFTC frameworks and their implications for innovation. • Whether event contracts should be viewed as gaming, financial hedging, or a hybrid. • How crypto-linked options and ETFs fit… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC2026_Event_Contracts_and_Crypto.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [OIC 2026: Institutional Innovation: Derivative-Based ETFs and the Role of FLEX Options](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-institutional-innovation-derivative-based-etfs-and-the-role-of-flex-options) _2026-06-23 · Options Insider Special Events_ Institutions are increasingly using derivative-based ETFs and FLEX Options as complementary tools to achieve precise risk-return outcomes. This panel will explore how products such as buffer and target outcome ETFs, hedged equity structures, and single-name/high-payout ETFs are reshaping institutional allocation models — and how FLEX Options provide the customization needed to support these… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC2026_inst_innovation_flex_options_panel.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [Masters of the Universe Spoilercast: We Have the Power!](https://conferences.libsyn.com/masters-of-the-universe-spoilercast-we-have-the-power) _2026-06-19 · Options Insider Special Events_ By the Power of Grayskull, we're finally doing it! In this special spoiler-filled episode, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Uncle Mike Tosaw journey back to Eternia to break down the new Masters of the Universe movie. From Skeletor, Trap Jaw, Battle Cat, and Man-At-Arms to Orko, She-Ra, and the future of the franchise, the gang dives deep into everything they loved, what surprised them, and where… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/He-Man_Spoilercast.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZQEQgtRZLi8D) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Volatility Views 684: SpaceX Caps Off a Wild Week in Volatility](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-684-spacex-caps-off-a-wild-week-in-volatility) _2026-06-12 · Volatility Views_ A truly wild week in the markets culminated in the historic SpaceX IPO, sending shockwaves through the trading landscape. In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by special guest Henry Schwartz (The Flow Master, Cboe) and Mark Sebastian (OptionPit) to break down a massive week of intraday swings and shifting volatility structures. The panel dives deep into the market mechanics behind the $75B… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_6-12-26_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [OIC 2026: No Closing Bell: Reimagining Options in a Continuous Market](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-no-closing-bell-reimagining-options-in-a-continuous-market) _2026-06-11 · Options Insider Special Events_ The 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_No_Closing_Bell_Panel.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [OIC 2026: From Vision to Execution: A Buyside-Sellside Dialogue on Market Evolution](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-from-vision-to-execution-a-buyside-sellside-dialogue-on-market-evolution) _2026-06-11 · Options Insider Special Events_ Instead 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,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_From_Vision_to_Execution_A_Buyside_Sellside_Dialogue.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [Volatility Views 683: Revenge of Dr. VIX](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-683-revenge-of-dr-vix) _2026-06-06 · Volatility Views_ After 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_6-5-26__-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [OIC 2026: Volatility as an Asset Class: Evolving Strategies in the Options Market](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-volatility-as-an-asset-class-evolving-strategies-in-the-options-market) _2026-06-04 · Options Insider Special Events_ Volatility 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_-_Volatility_As_An_Asset_Class.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [OIC 2026 - Retail 3.0: Rise of the Self-Directed Quant](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-retail-30-rise-of-the-self-directed-quant) _2026-06-01 · Options Insider Special Events_ The 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,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_Day_2_Retail_3.0_Panel.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [Volatility Views 682: Stupid VIX Trades and SVIX Outrage](https://volatilityviews.libsyn.com/volatility-views-682-stupid-vix-trades-and-svix-outrage) _2026-05-29 · Volatility Views_ Volatility 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… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/volatilityviews/VOL_VIEWS_5-29-26__-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=68688) ## [OIC 2026: State of the Industry: Inside the Data and Beyond the Tape](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-state-of-the-industry-inside-the-data-and-beyond-the-tape) _2026-05-20 · Options Insider Special Events_ The options tape is noisy. Intraday volatility cycles, 0DTE reflexes, ETF-driven options growth, and increasingly granular expiration schedules are reshaping how liquidity forms, migrates, and occasionally disappears. This session examines where activity is truly concentrating across index and single-stock products, including the continued expansion of daily expirations into select equities, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_DAY_1_STATE_OF_THE_INDUSTRY_PANEL_-_FINAL_2.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [OIC 2026: Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-fireside-chat-with-sec-director-of-trading-and-markets-jamie-selway) _2026-05-20 · Options Insider Special Events_ Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway Moderated by OCC Chairman Stephen Luparello Director Selway will open with prepared remarks followed by a moderated Q&A conversation exploring the issues and opportunities shaping today's options markets. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_DAY_1_SEC_OPENING_REMARKS_-_FINAL_2.mp3?dest-id=98840) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0uVATMrG2a1d) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [The Options Industry Conference 2026 Welcome](https://conferences.libsyn.com/oic-2026-welcome) _2026-05-20 · Options Insider Special Events_ The 44th Annual Options Industry Conference kicks off from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman welcome attendees, highlight record attendance and the evolving options landscape, and set the stage for the week ahead. The opening session concludes with welcome remarks from OCC Chief Operating Officer Dan Busby as OIC 2026 officially gets underway. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/conferences/OIC_2026_DAY_1_CONFERENCE_WELCOME_-_FINAL_2.mp3?dest-id=98840)