In this episode, the “drill instructors” Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli return for Round 3 of their battle against the machines.
Options Boot Camp 378: The Real-World Costs of Hedging
In this episode, we break down the real-world price tag of portfolio protection.
Options Boot Camp 377: ODTE Tales of Adventure and Woe
Are 0DTE options a retail revolution or a “gamma circus”?
Options Boot Camp 376: Tesla, Trading Scams and the Wisdom of Geena Davis
In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into the high-velocity world of single-name zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) options.
Options Boot Camp 375: 0dte Options and the Dangers of Contra-Exercise
This episode dives into one of the most significant shifts in the equity markets: the arrival of 0DTE options for single stocks.
Options Boot Camp 374: Masters of the Volatility Universe
Whether you’re a “Prince Adam” of the markets or just starting your basic training, this episode is a comprehensive refresher on the most important force in options pricing: Volatility.
Options Boot Camp 373: IBIT vs. Stranger Things plus Misunderstood Options Strats
We explore two major themes shaping today’s options market: the rapid rise of IBIT options volume and the most misunderstood options trading strategies.
Options Boot Camp 372: Trading Resolutions for the New Year
Let’s kick off the new year with a fresh set of options trading resolutions!
Options Boot Camp 371: 2025 Top 10 Options Extravaganza
Your drill instructors Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) look back at the Top 10 Episodes of 2025 to see what resonated most with traders during this historic year.
Options Boot Camp 370: More Trouble With Vertical Spreads
In this episode, we dive back into the trenches to tackle a recurring nightmare for retail traders: why “perfect” vertical spreads sometimes result in losses.
Options Boot Camp 369: What to Do When The Wheel Turns Against You
n this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of the Wheel Strategy—one of the most popular frameworks for generating consistent options income.
Options Boot Camp 368: Butterfly Variants and Failed Call Spreads
In this episode, Brian Overby joins us to provide an in-depth tutorial on butterfly spread strategies.

