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The Option Alpha Podcast

by Kirk Du Plessis

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About the show

At Option Alpha we are devoted to empowering traders with simple, powerful tools supported by world-class research and education. For far too long the options industry has been fragmented, lagging, and unnecessarily complex. By developing industry-first automation technology, enhancing data and information accessibility, and nurturing our thriving community at every level, Option Alpha is changing the way people trade options forever. We’re more than just a software company; we’re leading a movement of traders at every level who are unlocking more freedom through improved and expanded options.

Latest episodes

245: Avoiding the "Pearl Harbor" Portfolio

February 27, 2026 · 30 min

What if your portfolio looks diversified — but isn’t? This episode explores the concept of the “Pearl Harbor "portfolio, where hidden concentration risk builds quietly beneath calm market conditions. By stacking exposure in the same…
244: Top Trader Interviews - Jack Krupey

February 2, 2026 · 22 min

Trading doesn’t have to consume your life to be effective. In this episode, long-time Option Alpha member Jack Krupey shares how a background in real estate and private equity shaped a steady, market-neutral approach to options trading…
243: Longtermism - The New Battle Cry for Short-Term Options Traders

January 26, 2026 · 27 min

Short-term trading moves fast—but without a long-term mindset, it often leads to burnout, overtrading, and inconsistency. This episode explores why sustainable success in short-term options trading depends on thinking far beyond…
242: Checklist Before Going "Live" With Real Money

January 5, 2026 · 23 min

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 transitioning from paper trading to…
241: Top Trader Interviews - Kevin

December 29, 2025 · 26 min

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 consistent, structured approach that…
240: Thinking In Probabilities & Risk

December 22, 2025 · 55 min

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 tails, and risk is essential for…
239: The Rise of 0DTE Options: Is It a Game-Changer for Traders?

December 15, 2025 · 41 min

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 trade them with clarity instead of chaos…
238: From Developer to Options Trader - Interview w/ Jack Slocum, OA Founder

November 26, 2025 · 51 min

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 entrepreneur. Jack talks about how he first…