The Option Alpha Podcast
1) 242: Checklist Before Going "Live" With Real Money
Going live with real money brings realities that paper trading simply cannot replicate. In this episode, Kirk walks through the five essential things every trader should understand and consider before...Show More
2) 241: Top Trader Interviews - Kevin
In this interview, Kirk sits down with Kevin, a long-time Option Alpha member who began trading in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Kevin shares how he turned his small beginnings into a co...Show More
3) 240: Thinking In Probabilities & Risk
Markets rarely behave as predicted by mathematical models, and extreme events occur far more frequently than traditional models anticipate. This episode explains why understanding probabilities, fat t...Show More
4) 239: The Rise of 0DTE Options: Is It a Game-Changer for Traders?
0DTE options are transforming the way traders approach opportunity and risk. This episode breaks down why these contracts are so powerful (and popular), why 0DTE volume has surged, and how you can tra...Show More
5) 238: From Developer to Options Trader - Interview w/ Jack Slocum, OA Founder
In this episode of the Option Alpha podcast, Kirk sits down with his business partner and fellow founder, Jack Slocum, to share the full story behind Jack’s journey as a trader, developer, and entrepr...Show More
238: From Developer to Options Trader - Interview w/ Jack Slocum, OA Founder
50:58 | Nov 26th, 2025
6) 237: 0DTE Trading & Gamma Exposure - Interview w/ Mat Cashman from OIC
As an options trader, how closely should you be watching gamma and gamma exposure (GEX)? This episode will help you better understand gamma, interpret volatility, recognize inflection points, and buil...Show More
7) 236: Gamma Exposure for Options Traders - Interview w/ Lex from Tradier
Gamma is one of the most misunderstood yet powerful forces driving options markets. In this episode, Kirk sits down with Lex from Tradier to break down gamma exposure (GEX) — what it is, why it matter...Show More
8) 235: Top Trader Interviews - FK
Welcome to the Top Traders interview series, where we hear from Option Alpha community members who have delivered strong results over a meaningful number of trades. In this kickoff episode, FK breaks...Show More
9) 234: Reboot - The Comeback Tour Starts Now
In this comeback episode, I’ll catch you up on the biggest updates inside Option Alpha, the major shifts in today’s options market (hello, 0DTE), and what to expect from the show going forward. The op...Show More
10) 233: Interview with Adam Cohn: Former Market Maker & VP – TradeStation
See the full show notes hereWe're joined by Adam Cohn, Vice President and Head of Trading Operations at TradeStation, an award-winning trading platform known for its comprehensive trading tools, advan...Show More