
Options Insider Radio Interviews
Options Insider Radio is the longest-running options podcast and the flagship program on the Options Insider Radio Network. Options Insider Radio features unique and compelling interviews with the thought leaders, icons, radicals, movers and shakers that shape the options market. Whether you are an options professional looking for insightul discussion about your industry, or an active retail trader who wants a glimpse behind the scenes, this is the program for you.
Latest episodes

May 15, 2024 • 22min
OPR Live from OIC 2024
Mark sits down with The Options Guy -aka Brian Overby - to discuss: Skip strike butterfly adjustments butterflies vs. fig leaves 0DTE options 24hr stock and option trading Options on the bitcoin ETFs and much more...

May 9, 2024 • 27min
OIC 2024: Talking Options Education, 24hr Trading and More with Robinhood
Guest: Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood. Discussion Topics: Does Robinhood have options educators on staff or do they rely solely on TikTok videos? Should stocks and options trade 24 hours a day? What format should after-hours options trading take? Will we see 0dte Tesla and Apple options anytime soon? Can options volume continue growing at the current record pace? and much more

Apr 1, 2024 • 28min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking 0 DTE, Bitcoin Options, 1-Day VIX and More with Cboe Global Markets
On this episode Mark sits down with Cathy Clay, Head of Global Derivatives at CBOE Global Markets. Mark and Cathy talk aboutWhat's next for 0 DTE options? Will we ever be able to trade 1-day VIX? Do we need to launch cash-settled equity options before we launch Tesla and Nvidia 0DTE options What's the holdup with options on the bitcoin ETFs? Are tradable dispersion products coming soon? Is CBOE bringing variance back to the market? And much more...

May 29, 2023 • 15min
OIC 2023: Talking Regulation, Crypto and Zero DTE with STA
On this episode we are joined by: Jim Toes, President & CEO - Securities Traders Association. Jim and Mark discuss: The explosion of interest in zero-day options trading The current regulatory environment for stocks, options and crypto What to look forward to from STA's upcoming events and much more...

May 24, 2023 • 27min
OIC 2023: Talking 0 DTE with Fidelity
On this episode we are joined by: Greg Stevens, VP of Options Experience at Fidelity Colin Songer, Director of Options Experience at Fidelity Greg and Colin discuss The 0 DTE explosion at Fidelity. Are 0 DTE contracts good or bad for the options market? Will we see single-name 0 DTE contracts sometime soon? How the options experience is evolving at Fidelity. and much more...

Sep 14, 2022 • 28min
Options Insider Radio: Rock Out for the Cool Kids
Mark is joined by Mead Welles, Founder & Chairman - A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) and Founder & CEO - Octagon Asset Management. Mark and Mead discuss what ALTSO is, stories of children who have needed help and how the charity provides these services. Additionally, they discuss ALTSO's annual Rocktoberfest in October. Learn more about ALTSO and attend Rocktoberfest live via https://www.altso.org/

Jul 5, 2022 • 42min
OIC 2022 Interviews: The Options Clearing Corporation
On this episode, we are joined by: John Davidson, CEO - The Options Clearing Corporation Mark and John discuss: Looking back on the meme stock palooza? Are we pricing calls wrong? Will we ever see extended hours trading in options? Why does open interest only update once a day? What is the OCC Ovation technology overhaul? Can the Options volume party continue in 2022? Will we see daily expirations in single-name options in the near future? and much more...

Jul 4, 2022 • 16min
Mid-Year Options Update With SHIFT Search and Trade Alert
On this episode we get a quick mid-year update on the options market from: Henry Schwartz, Head of Market Intelligence for the Data and Access Group, CBOE Global Markets - aka The Flowmaster and Saad Hussain, CEO of Vesica Technologies

Nov 9, 2021 • 29min
OIR Interviews: Let's Talk About Nanos!
On this episode we take a deep dive into an upcoming product that has caught the attention of many of our listeners. It's time to talk about Nanos! What are they? Why is CBOE bringing these to market now? Do we really need an options contract with no multiplier? How does CBOE plan to avoid a repeat of the mini options fiasco with Nanos? Plus we also discuss the retail options tsunami, CBOE's return to the crypto market, the launch of $BITO options and much more,,.

Oct 15, 2021 • 23min
OIR Interviews: Helping Cool Kids with ALTSO
Guest: Mead Welles, Co-Founder, Chairman & Treasurer - A Leg to Stand On Mark and Mead discuss: What is ALTSO? How do you raise funds for a financial-oriented charity during a pandemic? How do you continue your mission to help kids in the developing world during a pandemic? Crypto donations, the ALTSO app, and the album from Rocktoberfest. And much more... Learn more about ALTSO and attend Rocktoberfest live via https://www.altso.org/