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Podcast – Episode 204 — Let’s Trade With Trump

Profiting From Government Stock Picks When the government decides a specific industry is a matter of national security, they do not hold back. They write massive checks, award lucrative contracts, and sometimes, they even take a direct stake in publicly traded companies. Recently, a community member brought up an interesting premise: Let’s Trade With Trump.…

Podcast – Episode 203 — Solved: The Biggest Problem With Naked Puts

The Biggest Problem With Naked Puts (And How to Fix It) If you are an individual investor looking for alternative ways to generate income, selling options—specifically the naked put (or cash-secured put)—is likely on your radar. When executed correctly, it is one of the most powerful tools for generating consistent returns. The concept is incredibly…

Podcast – Episode 202 — Is Trump A Good Stock Picker?

How To Trade Government-Backed Catalysts As conservative options traders, we generally prefer to act like the “house” in a casino—selling premium, collecting theta (time decay), and prioritizing risk management above all else. We avoid the wild speculation that wipes out so many retail traders. However, part of being an astute investor is recognizing a massive,…

Podcast – Episode 201 – 50 Years of Lessons

Reaching age 50 is a humbling milestone. It’s a time to look back at the “front nine” and realize that while the past is written, the “back nine” is where the most strategic plays happen. On a recent episode of the Option Genius Podcast, our own Coach Matt sat down with Alan Sama to discuss…

Podcast – Episode 200 – PROOF The AI Bubble Is About To Burst

Should You Let AI Do Your Trading? Navigating the AI Bubble Everywhere you look today, the financial world is buzzing with two letters: AI. It promises to revolutionize our workflows, replace entire company departments, and, according to the hype, make us all incredibly wealthy. Recently, a member of the Option Genius community, David, asked a…

Podcast – Episode 199 – Adjustment Vs Roll

In the world of options trading, these two terms are often thrown around interchangeably, leading to massive confusion for individual investors. In this episode, we cut through the wordplay to define exactly what these maneuvers mean for your portfolio. We explore how an adjustment acts as a broad category for any tweak to a current…

Podcast – Episode 198 – Best First Trade For A New Options Trader

Choosing your very first options trade can be a paralyzing decision, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we break down the three fundamental strategies every beginner should consider: covered calls, naked puts, and credit spreads. We share personal stories—from landline calls to brokers to the evolution of a “24% a year” blog—to…

Podcast – Episode 197 – The Playbook To Beat The Market In 2026

The market playbook of 2025 is radically different from what we need in 2026. With slowing GDP growth (projected 1-2% next year), flat inflation/prices, and massive uncertainty surrounding Fed independence, AI margins, and geopolitical dynamics (BRICS, Ukraine), a conservative buy-and-hold strategy is unlikely to generate alpha. This episode lays out a concrete, three-part options trading…