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The Option Block

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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Option Block 1283: Shining Silver, Soaring Biotechs and More 09.05.2024

We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down   the latest in the options markets including earnings in RBLX, PZZA, YETI, ABNB, ARM, BMBL, TKO, and HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CAPR, silver stocks, VST, and VZIO. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much mor...

The Option Block 1282: Apple and the Great Earnings Shell Game 06.05.2024

We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down   the latest in the options markets. We also look at unusual options activity in PTON, VZIO, and BGC. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses what your choices are when your covered calls are in the money.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "T...

The Option Block 1281: Live from The Options Industry Conference 2024 02.05.2024

We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including the Options Industry Conference and the state of the options market. We also look at unusual options activity in SBUX, VIPS and MLCO.    With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, C...

The Option Block 1280: Sneaky Super Important Stealth Pick 29.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMD, THE OPTIONS CONFERENCE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL INTC, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DPZ, MCD, KO, PYPL, AMD, AMZN, SBUX, DASH, CVNA, EBAY...

The Option Block 1279: The Mystery of The Pit 25.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL THE PIT TRADING CARD GAME THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC EARNINGS VOLATI...

The Option Block 1278: A Good Ol' Fashioned Money Chuckin! 22.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL VZ, TSLA, BA, META, AAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WB...

The Option Block 1277: Nanos, EuroFlexes and Surprising Technical Analysis 18.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL MU THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSM EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AA, NFLX UNUSUAL...

The Option Block 1276: Options Bladerunners 15.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GS, SCHW, BAC, JNJ, AA, UAL, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, HCP WHA...

The Option Block 1275: Wild Markets and Zero-Sum Debate Redux 11.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMX, JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC...

The Option Block 1274: Options WarGames 08.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL TSM EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DAL, C, WFC, GS, JPM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, KTOS, DAR ...

The Option Block 1273: Thief In the Night 04.04.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SLV THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, CAG, DAL...

The Option Block 1272: Hot Volatility Debate Action! 28.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS WHAT IS KEEPING VOLATILITY LOW? ARE COVERED CALLS FUNDS KILLING VOLATILITY THE MOST ACTIVE EQ...

The Option Block 1271: The Options Rock 25.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S WRESTLEMANIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL MARA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL WBA  UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ALL, LCID, CORT  THE MOST TAX IN...

The Option Block 1270: The Lazy Eye of March Madness 21.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN CARTER, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN: THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL THE FED EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DRI, MU, CHWY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NAT, MET,...

The Option Block 1269: March Madness 18.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SMR, GOOGL, AAPL, AI MOST ACTIVE INDICES INCL QQQ MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL PLTR, WBD, GOOG EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL STNE, OLLI, CHWY, FIVE, MU...

The Option Block 1268: What Surprises Are Lurking In This Market? 14.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKS, DG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY...

The Option Block 1267: Are They Overpricing Zero Day Options? 11.03.2024

GUEST HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT  CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT WHILE THE BENEVOLENT DICTATOR MARK LONGO IS AWAY, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL NVDA MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HOOD, DLO COVERED CALL ASSIGNMENTS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

The Option Block 1266: A Master Class In How To Trade A Tender Offer 07.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SPX, SLVR, FED NUMBERS ON SPX SKEW AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MARKET AND VOLATILITY THE MOST...

The Option Block 1265: Dueling Markets 04.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL APPL, TSLA, SILVER, NVDA MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GGAL, TGT, BOX, FL, JWN, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AIG, PTEN  A COLLAR S...

The Option Block 1264: Uncle Mike Leap Day Extravaganza 01.03.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING AI EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING  SNOW, PZZA, PAGS, CM, DELL, GGAL, TGT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, SOVO HOW DO YOU USE LEAPS IN YOUR OPTIONS TRADING WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE R...

The Option Block 1263: Just Watching Time Decay Tick Away 26.02.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL HOOD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ELAN, REAL  THE MAGIC OF OPTIONS AND HOW WONDERFUL THEY CAN BE AT TIMES WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR...

The Option Block 1262: Nothing Else Matters Right Now But NVDA! 22.02.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBATIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL ANALYZING ALL OF THE CRAZY NVDA OPTIONS FLOW HAS THE WORM TURNED FOR AAPL OPTIONS VOLUME...

The Option Block 1261: A Stay of Execution? 15.02.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, JCI,...

The Option Block 1260: Apple and Tesla Shakeup? 12.02.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: QB WHO WON MOST SUPERBOWLS IN 80'S THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AAPL, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CARR, SOUN, CPNG REALLOCATION FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO WOULD...

The Option Block 1259: Is This the Best Trade of the Year? 08.02.2024

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL DIS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL ARM EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN DIS, PYP...

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