Meet Eric J

About Eric J

Eric Jakows joined "RightThisMinute" as a full-time producer in May of 2018 after earning a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

He has a background in broadcast television after working as a program coordinator for KAET's "Arizona Horizon" and as a web producer at "Cronkite News." A Phoenician native, Eric is a genuine desert rat. During his spare time, he loves exploring new watering holes with his friends and is a fan of most things sci-fi and fantasy.

If you have a video you would like featured, feel free to email him, and he will gladly take a look!
eric.jakows@rightthisminute.com

Eric J's Recent Videos

Epic Canoeing Adventure Halted Due To Wildfires

The guys from the YouTube channel Epic Trip Adventures weren't kidding when they chose their name. Mattson Moore and Anderson Loran went up to the Churchill River in Saskatchewan for an amazing four-day canoeing adventure. While the trip itself was mostly successful (except for the minor canoe overturning every now and then), the group found themselves stuck for a bit when nearby wildfires forced them to return to the safe side of the river. View Now

If You're Reading This, You're Not A Robot...Or Are You?

We've all filled out those dreaded online forms, answering the big question: "Are you a robot?" But have you ever wondered how they really work? The crew at Fairbairn Films let us in on the secret...and no, it's not based on who can recognize a fire hydrant or a traffic light. View Now

The Ocean Is In These Surfers' DNA

Growing up as children of fishermen, the two surfers from JET7 believe that the ocean is so much more than a passing moment; it's a part of who they are. And after surfing for over 20 years, it's safe to say that these two are one with mother nature! Here, they take us along on a beautiful day on the waves. View Now

Wingsuit Acrobatics & The Flying Pioneer

Being a wingsuit pilot is already extreme enough, but does that mean there's no room for some extra flair? Sebastian Alvarez, Dani Roman and James Boole took their flight off a cliff in Monte Brento, Italy, getting in some crazy moves mid-flight. Two of them took turns flipping around in the air like they were dancers. View Now

Dog Sends Human Flying & Backyard Balancing Act

After taking his pups for a walk, a man stopped at his front door to check his phone. While he was looking down, one of his dogs spotted another dog and rushed after it, pulling the man down a flight of stairs by the leash. Now that is some painful puppy mischief! via ViralHog View Now

Animals

In The Case Of Animals Vs. Humans, Animals Win

Wait a second, this isn't "Batman!" But this trial of bat vs. man sure is entertaining regardless! Over the course of two hours, Autumn Meffer and her partner Harrison tried to get a bat out of their home. The shrieks of panic from both are hilarious and prove that the bat totally won in the situation. Eventually, Harrison captured the unwelcomed guest and evicted it! View Now

Lion Cubs Crossing The River & All Aboard The Bug Train

When we're little, we all need a little help crossing the street. And if you're a little lion cub, you need help crossing rivers. Especially if there could be crocodiles nearby. Tourists at Kruger National Park in South Africa were on hand to witness lions leading their cubs through those very shallow waters, but if you've seen RTM before, you know shallow waters can sometimes be deceiving. View Now

The Dance Of The Scorpions & Momma Octopus And Her Eggs

Mike Harris was on a hike in Phoenix, Arizona, when he noticed two scorpions — dancing? Well, they were really fighting, but with some good ballroom music edited over it, these two scorpions look like they're dancing the tango. While it takes two to tango, it takes one momma octopus to protect thousands of eggs. In this footage captured by veterinarian Matteo Sommer, there are an estimated 50,000 to 400,000 eggs! Momma octopus has to guard and nurture her eggs for 45 days while they get ready to hatch. View Now

Recipes

Mushrooms But Make It ‘Chicken Bacon’

Who said mushrooms couldn't make for a delicious dinner? The pair at Bosh TV transformed King Oyster mushrooms into a mouthwatering dish. This vegan recipe elevates your mushrooms into a "chicken bacon" sandwich. Excuse us while we head to the kitchen! View Now

You're 3 Ingredients Away From A Piña Colada

Summer is funner when Jessica Hord introduces us to a great new cocktail recipe! This time, she’s sharing an easy breezy 3-ingredient piña colada from Malibu Rum. Make yourself one and join us in raising a glass to the weekend! View Now

Quick And Easy Enchilada Recipe? Yes, Please!

This may be Salty Cocina's lazy enchilada recipe, but it looks like it tastes anything but lazy! All it takes is a box of taquitos, cheese, canned enchilada sauce, and 30 minutes to whip it up. Add some toppings like lettuce, tomato, and Mexican cream, and you've got yourself a delicious meal for those days where you just don't have time to make the real thing! View Now

Celebrity

Superstar Burna Boy Gives Us A Tour Of His Luxurious Home

Where does an international music superstar like Burna Boy go when he wants to kick up his feet and relax? Why, his luxurious mansion in Lagos, Nigeria, of course! It has a pool, an island-themed rooftop hangout and even a movie theater. It also has a waiting room. We think our doctor's offices should have a waiting room as nice as Burna Boy's. Architectural Digest video produced by Condé Nast Entertainment. View Now

Nikkie Tutorials Gets Her Glam On With Iggy Azalea

Sure, getting all glammed up is fun, but it's always more fun when you've got a friend with you. That's why Nikkie Tutorials was so excited to be collaborating with pop superstar Iggy Azalea for her latest video. Azalea shares a lot of personal stories with Nikkie that we've never heard before. For example, how the "Fancy" singer got her stage name and even her biggest insecurities. Check out the full video below! View Now

Leon Bridges Sings His Way Through ‘Song Association’

Grammy-Winning singer/songwriter Leon Bridges is one of the top R&B artists in the world. View Now

Love is in the Air

Can’t Hold Back The Man Tears

Cinnamon is getting married soon, and while her stepdad Nick knew he would be invited to the wedding, he didn't expect to be a bigger part of the ceremony. For his birthday, Cinnamon asked her stepdad if he would walk her down the aisle along with her biological dad Jamey on the big day. Clearly, it was the perfect birthday gift! View Now

Family Photoshoot Turned Surprise Proposal

Family photoshoots are special as is, but sometimes they capture more than just pictures. Nilda thought she was in store for a run-of-the-mill picture session with her daughters Angelica and Adriana, but her partner Rodger had other plans. While reading a Bible verse, Rodger pulled off the biggest surprise and proposed! This moment was a long time coming after they met at work and kept in touch while Rodger went to rehab and nursing school. Afterward, the two reconnected, and the rest is history. View Now

These Dads Are Here For A Good Time

Mom and Dad from TheMotivatFamily on TikTok are going on their first date since the pandemic. And in case it's not obvious by the little dance he does before getting in the car, Dad is pretty excited. We're sure time away from the kids for a little bit may have also had something to do with it. Next, it's traditional for the father of the bride to pay for the wedding. That means he also paid for the open bar, so why not party it up? Dad jumped in the pool while wearing a full suit and joined the groom and his buddies. View Now

RTM Hall of Fame

Notice Anything Unusual About This Guy's Tongue?

Kobe Freeman was enjoying a hamburger when he felt a sharp pain in his mouth. Somehow, a bee had gotten onto Kobe's burger and it stung his tongue while he was eating! His tongue swelled up to massive proportions, so he took to social media to find a remedy that worked. You can keep up with Kobe Freeman on Instagram and TikTok. View Now

Home Invasion Captured Live On Zoom!

What started as just a normal Zoom classroom meeting turned into a call for action to help a fellow student. A woman in Ecuador was robbed while she was taking part in the virtual classroom, her laptop capturing the whole thing. Other students and the professor sprang into action, contacting the police right away. Fortunately, nobody was harmed and the suspects were arrested soon after the incident. The cellphones they stole led the police right to their location. View Now

Man's Overjoyed Reaction To Seeing Color For The First Time

Here at RTM, we love getting to watch people experience seeing color for the very first time. Vic is colorblind, so his girlfriend surprised him with a pair of EnChroma glasses for his birthday. He's so stoked to see all the vibrant colors around him, and we're so stoked for him! Sometimes it's the simplest things in life we take for granted the most. via ViralHog View Now

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