The “warm turns” mid-week as the post-Iran conflict pattern continues to haunt the markets.
Volatility Views 673: Geopolitical Risk and the Death of Lone Wolf McQuade
We pay tribute to the legendary Chuck Norris (1940–2026) and discuss why his passing—and the spirit of Lone Wolf McQuade—is the perfect metaphor for today’s “fighting” markets.
Volatility Views 672: Crude vs Bonds vs VIX vs Friday the 13th
This week, the panel gathers to dissect a market that is being haunted by more than just superstitions.
Volatility Views 671: Revenge of the Loggins?
On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Andrew Giovinazzi, and Matt Amberson to break down a chaotic week fueled by active conflict in the Middle East and a “charitably termed” terrible non-farm payrolls number.
Volatility Views 670: Vol Patterns and the Riddle of UVIX
This week, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads dive into why the VIX is firming up despite the market sitting near all-time highs.
Volatility Views 669: Flashing Warning Signals?
Is the market teetering on the edge of a “seminal collapse”?
Volatility Views 668: CPI Spikes, AI Jitters, and the Road to Vol Death Match 2.0
The “Buy the Dip” mentality was put to the test this week.
Volatility Views 666: Metals Apocalypse
A historic rout in the precious metals markets steals the spotlight this week on Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 665: Masters of the Volatility Universe
In this episode of Volatility Views, the Council of Elders—Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian—gather at the Hall of Wisdom to break down a week of market madness that would make Skeletor blush.
Volatility Views 664: A Terrible Year for Negative Correlation
The team dives deep into the VIX/SPX correlation breakdown, exploring why the traditional inverse relationship failed many traders last year.
Volatility Views 663: 2026 VIX Outlook — Face Ripper Trades & Crystal Ball Winners
It is a New Year in the volatility markets! Host Mark Longo is joined by “Dr. VIX” Russell Rhoads and Mark Sebastian of Option Pit to break down a wild 2025 and peer into the crystal ball for 2026.
Volatility Views 662: Looking Back on a Wild Year in Volatility
Happy New Year, Vol Maniacs! We kick off 2026 by welcoming Jim Carroll (The Vixologist) to the first Volatility Views of the year.


