This week on IOACentral Radio Matt and I are at Mardi Gras talking about the event, the latest Universal rumors, and Valentines Day. We also go back to the studio to talk to the lovely and vivacious Closet Freak about Valentines Day...because, ya know, she's a girl, and guys can kind of screw up on Valentines Day. We'll walk you through all the romantic things that the parks have to offer, read your emails and posts about the romantic things you've seen in the parks, and the things you can do to make it special for your other half. If you were wondering about what hotel options were available for Valentines Day we talk with Jennifer from Loewes Hotels about all the cool things you and your loved one can do. And, we'll roll out the brand spanking new In The Loop: EXTREME!

This week, we are celebrating our 20th show in style! We are heading to Mardi Gras! And you know we're bound to have some crazy mess happening.  In honor of Mardi Gras we're going to be speaking with native New Orleanian, Edward Cox about the parades costumes and misconceptions of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and about Universal Orlando.  Then we get a taste of New Orleans with Chef Thomas Wolfe as we talk about the foods, traditional dishes and rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. And just when you think its enough....we have special musical guests Los Lonely Boys who will be at Universal for their first Mardi Gras concert of the Season. Make sure you check it out.

Erik