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Options Boot Camp

Options Boot Camp

By: The Options Insider Radio Network
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Options Boot Camp is designed to help get you into peak options trading shape by teaching you options trading inside and out, basic to complex. Listeners can even submit their own options questions to be answered on the program.© 2024 The Options Insider Incorporated Economics Personal Finance
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  • Options Boot Camp 381: We've Got Two Questions...One for Each of Ya!
    Mar 11 2026

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    Options Boot Camp 381: We've Got Two Questions...One for Each of Ya!

    Is the "Wheel" turning against you? Are you obsessing over direction while the pros look elsewhere?

    In this episode of Options Boot Camp, your drill instructors Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle a rapid-fire mail call to help you navigate the complexities of the options market. From the viability of the Ratio Stock Repair strategy to the psychological divide between beginner and veteran traders, we break down the tactics you need to survive and thrive.

    We also dive deep into the changing landscape of Crypto Options, specifically how the explosion of IBIT (BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF) has shifted market skew to look more like traditional equities—and what that means for your income-generating strategies.

    In This Episode:

    • The Wheel Strategy: Is Ratio Stock Repair the best escape hatch for a losing wheel trade?

    • Beginner vs. Pro: Why novices fixate on Delta while experts prioritize Volatility and Time.

    • 0DTE Popularity: Analyzing the massive liquidity surge in equity zero-days.

    • The 90% Myth: Debunking the classic "options expire worthless" statistic.

    • Time Spreads (Calendars): The one thing most traders get wrong about Volatility Term Structure.

    • Bitcoin Evolution: How IBIT has "democratized" Bitcoin options and changed the skew.

    Check out more from the Options Insider Radio Network:

    • Pro Trading Crate: theoptionsinsider.com/pro

    • Education & Brokerage: tastytrade.com/podcasts

    • Advanced Training: markettaker.com

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    25 mins
  • Options Boot Camp 380: Let's Get Dangerous with 0DTE Iron Condors
    Mar 5 2026

    Fall in, recruits! Today, we're taking one of the most classic range-bound strategies and putting it through the 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) ringer. Is the Iron Condor the ultimate strategy for the current market environment, or a recipe for disaster?

    Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the "Great Iron Condor Renaissance." We move past the basic definitions and get into the "drills," applying this strategy to the new Monday and Wednesday weekly options in the Mag 7.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • The Iron Condor Refresher: A deep dive into the mechanics—selling strangles vs. selling spreads.

    • 0DTE Strategy: Why these are getting hot again and how to pick your "danger zone."

    • The Apple ($AAPL) and Nvidia ($NVDA) Experiments: We look at real-time 0DTE setups to see where the "juice" is hiding.

    • Strike Selection: Why Dan prefers support and resistance over standard deviation in the 0DTE world.

    • Pro Trader Crate: We announce this month's lucky winner!

    Check out more from the Options Insider Radio Network:

    • Pro Membership: theoptionsinsider.com/pro

    • Education & Brokerage: tastytrade.com/podcasts

    • Dan's Training: markettaker.com/reg

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    31 mins
  • Options Boot Camp 379: AI Round 3 -Earnings Trading
    Feb 26 2026

    In this episode, the "drill instructors" Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli return for Round 3 of their battle against the machines. With Nvidia (NVDA) earnings taking center stage, they put a premium AI model to the test: can a chatbot actually teach you how to trade the "volatility crush," or is it just repeating bad habits?

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • The AI Framework: Analyzing the 6-step checklist for earnings success.

    • The Volatility Crush: Why buying "cheap" weekly calls is often a trap.

    • Strategy Showdown: Comparing Iron Condors and Credit Spreads vs. Long Straddles.

    • Risk Management: Why the 1% to 3% rule is the only way to survive earnings season.

    Ready to trade options and futures yourself? Go to https://tastytrade.com/podcasts to get on the tastytrade site and start trading today.

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    43 mins
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