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Volatility Views

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Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. With leading industry guests and detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before. If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you.

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What is Volatility Views about?

Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. With leading industry guests and detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before.

What has Volatility Views covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Volatility Views 699: Something is REALLY Spooking This Market" (16 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Volatility Views 698: Crazy VIX Calls and More Fun With Perpetual Futures" (9 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Volatility Views 697: Nothing Makes Sense" (3 October 2026, 61 minutes).

How often does Volatility Views publish?

Volatility Views publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 737 episodes.

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Booking probability for Volatility Views is 54%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Volatility Views requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Volatility Views's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Volatility Views are Investment Banking & Trading and Investing & Wealth Management. Volatility Views has a business audience.

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  • Episode #699

    Volatility Views 699: Something is REALLY Spooking This Market

    Oct 16, 202656 min

    VIX surges while we're recording, turning an already unsettled market into a wild ride for volatility traders. On this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads welcome Dr. Larissa Adamiec, Clinical Associate Professor at...

  • Episode #698

    Volatility Views 698: Crazy VIX Calls and More Fun With Perpetual Futures

    Oct 9, 20261h 1m

    Volatility spikes are giving traders little time to cash in—but that hasn't stopped someone from scooping up five-cent VIX lottery tickets. Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads and Scott Nations break down a whipsaw week for...

  • Episode #697

    Volatility Views 697: Nothing Makes Sense

    Oct 3, 20261h 1m

    Weak jobs data sends stocks higher, VIX futures remain stubbornly elevated above spot, and volatility products deliver some puzzling results. Mark Longo, Dr. Russell Rhoads and Jim Carroll examine the conflicting...

  • Episode #695

    Volatility Views 695: Fed Vol and the Return of Weekend Risk

    Sep 18, 20261 hour

    The Fed delivered another volatile week, but the market's rapid rebound left VIX back in the mid-teens and raised fresh questions about whether traders are becoming too complacent. Host Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads...

  • Episode #694

    Volatility Views 694: Surprising Vol Action! Shocking Bullseyes!

    Sep 11, 202657 min

    Volatility wakes up from its late-summer slumber on this episode of Volatility Views as Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a surprisingly active stretch across the volatility markets. VIX briefly pushed above 18...

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  • Episode #693

    Volatility Views 693: The Theta Clock Ticks for You!

    Aug 28, 202659 min

    The theta clock is ticking on the volatility markets! On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Brian Overby from OptionsPlaybook.com and Henry Schwartz from Cboe for a deep dive into a surprisingly...

  • Episode #692

    Volatility Views 692: We Dare You to Sell Vol

    Aug 21, 20261h 1m

    On this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian, and Jim Carroll to ask whether the volatility market is practically daring traders to sell vol. The crew breaks down a...

  • Episode #691

    Volatility Views 691: Volatility Survivors

    Aug 14, 202659 min

    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...

  • Episode #690

    Volatility Views 690: VIX Put Mysteries Solved and More SPCX Madness

    Aug 7, 202656 min

    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...

  • Episode #689

    Volatility Views 689: Return of the Volatility Nomad

    Jul 31, 202655 min

    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...

  • Episode #688

    Volatility Views 688: Another Strange Week in Volatility

    Jul 24, 20261h 1m

    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...

  • Episode #687

    Volatility Views 687: Semi Shocks and Volatility Haircuts

    Jul 17, 202659 min

    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...

  • Episode #686

    Volatility Views 686: The Great VIX Striptease

    Jul 10, 20261h 2m

    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...

  • Episode #685

    Volatility Views 685: Entertainment Capital

    Jun 26, 202653 min

    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"...

  • Episode #684

    Volatility Views 684: SpaceX Caps Off a Wild Week in Volatility

    Jun 12, 202654 min

    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...

  • Episode #683

    Volatility Views 683: Revenge of Dr. VIX

    Jun 6, 202657 min

    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...

  • Episode #682

    Volatility Views 682: Stupid VIX Trades and SVIX Outrage

    May 29, 20261h 6m

    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...

  • Episode #681

    Volatility Views 681: Urban Legends and Sexy Volatility

    May 22, 202656 min

    The markets keep rallying, volatility keeps fading, and traders keep asking the same question: what could possibly go wrong? This week on Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX), and Jim Carroll of...

  • Episode #680

    Volatility Views 680: Wet, Hot Volatility Summer!

    May 15, 20261h 1m

    Summer has officially arrived in the vol markets. In this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a week where the markets seemed to ignore everything from Middle East conflict to hot inflation numbers—until a...

  • Episode #679

    Volatility Views 679: OIC Surprises, Upside Crashes and Evil Hanses

    May 9, 20261h 1m

    In this episode of Volatility Views , host Mark Longo checks in from the road at the Options Industry Conference (OIC) to break down a week of relentless market rallies and "upside crashes." Joining the show is Hans...

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