Trading Block: A fractured round table discusses the bloodbath following the S&P's downgrading of the US credit rating, including Motorolla (MMI), LinkedIn (LNKD) and Apple (AAPL) Around the Block: Will the sell off continue? Tomorrow may not be the rebound the most people were looking for.

Option Block Xtra For your listening pleasure - the Banter Block from Episode 80 that hit the cutting room floor. Topics on tap: SPX, VIX, covered calls vs. ratio repair spreads and more...

• Trading Block: The Bloodbath Begins! Jobless claim records much weaker than expected, getting closer to the Tosaw apocalypse, CBOE takes a hit despite good earnings. Plus Ford, LinkedIn and VIX skew. Metals/Commodities rundown

• Xpress Block: Mr Navabi runs through a list of interesting/unusual/common/annoying questions received on by Options Express. Also, what to do when facing margin calls.
• Around the Block: Overnight futures - to buy or not to buy? Is LinkedIn a sign of a turnaround in the market? Will Non Farms add to the bloodbath?

• Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle reaches the 11th hour. How ugly could it really get if there is no deal? A rundown of metal and oil commodities.
• Odd Block: Unusual activity in Sonus Networks (SONS), Cable Vision Systems (CVC), Cavium Inc. (CAVM) \

• Xpress Block: Beware of tech IPOs...
• Mail Block: Mr. Rob Kurzatkowski from the OX dives into questions submitted by listeners.

• Around the Block: Life after the potential "Tosaw" apocalypse, if a deal is not reached by Tuesday. CEBO, RDN, and Testla Motors earnings, as well as LinkedIn (LNKD)

• Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle in Washington continues as debates stall. What could happen with a no vote? Exxon misses their earnings, MMI earnings after the bell, and a metals/commodities breakdown. Also a debate over the future of ISE.

• Odd Block: Unusual activity in Oshkosh Corp (OSK), Titan International Inc (TWI) and Clearwater (CLWR)

• Around the Block: Debt ceilings worries continue into the weekend, the VIX and Ford’s upcoming auto and truck sales numbers.

Option Block 77: The Widowmaker Strikes Again

• Trading Block: The on-going kerfuffle in Washington, the debt ceiling and its effect on the metals,what happens to VIX and broad market if a deal isn't reached?, along with a discussion about E-trade (ETFC)

• Odd Block: Unusual activity in Express Scripts (ESRX), Raptor Pharmaceutical (RTPT), and Sketchers (SKX)

• Xpress Block: Mr Grigus takes the reins and runs down what's been going on at Options Express, including: Apple, gold and Dunkin Donuts

• Around the Block: Live coverage of Netflix earnings as The Widowmaker strikes again!Super Tuesday! Amazon, Ford, Electronic Arts, Eastman-Kodak

The Big Live Show is finally here! Join...

• Mark Longo
• Tim Navabi
• Rob Kurzatkowski
• John Grigus
• Mike Cavanaugh
• Mike Tosaw
• Mark Sebastian
• and special guest Tony Battista (of Tasty Trade fame)...

...for the first-ever live Option Block. In this epic two-and-a-half hour extravaganza, the topics include:

• Scalping gamma during AAPL earnings
• Trading Ford Earnings using options
• Strange movements in VIX
• Option strategies/outlook for Oil
• Selling puts in LNKD
• Trading "The Widowmaker" - aka NFLX
• The difficulties with spread execution
• Common customer questions/complaints at brokerage firms
• Trading bond options
• Blaming/defending market makers
• Ag options/futures activity
• Unusual activity in RSH, GNW, STJ, ETFC, OC
• Is it stupid to trade stupids?
• Live audience questions
• and MUCH more...

So settle back in your chair (or on your commute to/from work) and enjoy this epic episode of The Option Block. A special thanks to all of our listeners who attended the Big Live Show. We had a fantastic turnout and some interesting (if lengthy) questions. We couldn't do this show without you.

Option Block 74: Apple vs. U.S. Government Trading Block: Uncle Ben spooks the markets into retreat. If you can't buy stocks, and you can't buy treasuries, what can you do? Buy puts. Would a government shutdown be bad for the market? Metals rally. LNKD update. Odd Block: Unusual activity in North American Palladium, Ltd. (PAL), and Virgin Media (VMED). Around the Block: Debt. Debt. Debt. Debt. Debt. Earnings season is upon us, with Citi and AAPL coming up. The wonder that is AAPL. Option Block fans you only have six more days until the first ever live Option Block episode is taped. If you have ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes when taping an episode, your chance has arrived. The entire gang will be live, in person at Elephant & Castle at 111 W. Adams Street in Chicago on July 21. Taping will start around 3:30, so you won't miss a minute of market action. Stop by, bring your friends, and come prepared for a podcast experience like no other. If you're inclined to want to RSVP so that we make sure we have enough room, you can do so at the Options Insider Facebook page. Coming up at... Option Pit: Register for services on Friday, July 15 and receive 10% off. Check out OptionPit.com for details. Know Your Options, Inc.: Get your free, 18-minute portfolio review from Know Your Options, Inc. It's fast, it's free, it's easy. Go to KnowYourOptionsInc.com for more information.