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OICs Wide World of Options

Mark Benzaquen

Booking Overview

This is a specialized finance interview show focused on options markets, derivatives, investor education, regulation, and trading strategy, typically featuring senior industry professionals, regulators, and market experts. Credible pitches include options educators, derivatives and ETF specialists, volatility strategists, exchange or regulatory executives, and former policymakers; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial professional authority and specialized expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 130

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@theoptionsinsider.com

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Host

Mark Benzaquen - OIC Instructor and Principal, Investor Education at OCC.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior expertise in options, derivatives, ETFs, volatility, market structure, investor education, or financial regulation; relevant backgrounds include leadership at financial firms, exchanges, market infrastructure organizations, or government regulators.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership in financial services or market infrastructure, Former government or regulatory leadership, Recognized expertise in options, derivatives, or trading strategy, Established record in investor education or market analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Passarelli - Common Misconceptions About Options, Trading Risk, Complexity, And Investor Education.

Aniceto (Andy) Solares - The Regulatory And Practical Implications Of Extended And Near-continuous Options Trading.

Sara Levin - Derivative Etfs, Buffer And Defined-outcome Strategies, FLEX Options, Box Etfs, And Investor Education.

Steve Sosnick - Volatility, The VIX, Volatility-linked Products, Hedging, And Trading Opportunities.

Dawn Stump - Crypto Derivatives, Prediction Markets, Regulatory Oversight, Jurisdiction, And Investor Protection.

Recent Topics

Finance, Options Trading, Derivatives, Volatility, Etfs

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
OICs Wide World of Options
:

Wide World of Options: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Options

October 01, 2026

Options trading is full of myths that keep smart investors on the sidelines — or worse, lead them to avoidable mistakes. In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen sits down with Dan Passarelli, founder of Market Taker Mentoring, to separate fact from fiction. From misconceptions about risk and complexity to the myths that even experienced traders still believe, Dan breaks down what's really going on beneath the surface of options trading — and what investors should underst...

Wide World of Options: Trading Without Borders (or Bedtimes): Inside the Push for 24/7 Trading

September 03, 2026

As exchanges and regulators explore extended and round-the-clock trading, what are the practical and regulatory implications? Aniceto (Andy) Solares of OCC's Regulatory Team joins host, Mark Benzaquen, to unpack the push toward near-continuous markets, from Capitol Hill's perspective to what it could mean for investors. 

Wide World of Options: Using a Scalpel, Not a Sledgehammer: The Rise of Derivative ETFs

August 06, 2026

Host Mark Benzaquen sits down with Sara Levin, Managing Director, ETF and Derivative Trading at WallachBeth Capital, for her very first podcast appearance. Fresh off moderating a panel at the Options Industry Conference, Sara breaks down the rapid growth of derivative ETFs — from buffer and defined outcome strategies to FLEX options and box ETFs. She explains how the ETF wrapper has made sophisticated derivatives accessible to both retail and institutional investors, why education remains ess...

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Frequently asked questions

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OICs Wide World of Options
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How do I get in touch with OICs Wide World of Options?

OICs Wide World of Options is hosted by Mark Benzaquen. Its publicly listed email is info@theoptionsinsider.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for OICs Wide World of Options?

The publicly listed email for OICs Wide World of Options: info@theoptionsinsider.com.

How many listeners does OICs Wide World of Options have?

Podseeker estimates OICs Wide World of Options reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for OICs Wide World of Options?

OICs Wide World of Options typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior expertise in options, derivatives, ETFs, volatility, market structure, investor education, or financial regulation; relevant backgrounds include leadership at financial firms, exchanges, market infrastructure organizations, or government regulators. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in financial services or market infrastructure; Former government or regulatory leadership; Recognized expertise in options, derivatives, or trading strategy. Recent guests include Dan Passarelli, Aniceto (Andy) Solares, and Sara Levin.

How hard is it to get booked on OICs Wide World of Options?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does OICs Wide World of Options cover?

Recent episodes cover Finance, Options Trading, Derivatives, Volatility, and Etfs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@theoptionsinsider.com

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