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

Let Red Bull Plan Your Next European Road Trip

Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime, Red Bull style with Formula One racer David Coulthard! First, we'll speed through the Czech Republic, gazing at the wonders of Prague and experiencing their rich culture with some locals. Don't forget to look up, you might just miss the high-speed race with Air Race World Champion Martin Šonka! Then, we'll visit Slovakia to see castles, castles, and more castles. Where can we book our ticket?! View Now

Yogi's Search For A Midnight Snack & Slithering Trespasser

Yogi the bear is no stranger to Justin's yard. Even so, when he gets the midnight munchies, a measly trash can can't stop him from getting snacks! Yogi was captured on a Ring camera raiding Justin's trash, escaping with an entire bag, and leaving a nice mess for him to clean up in the morning. View Now

Timelapse Captures Serene Beauty Of Lake District In England

Self-taught filmmaker Arthur Cauty complied multiple timelapses shot in Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Not only are there stunning daytime shots of the mountains and water, but Arthur also captured the stars emerging as day turned to night. After watching this beautiful film, we see why Oli's family loves to walk around this serene destination. View Now

Massive Tornado Hits Village & When Lightning Hits Close

Tornados are already pretty scary, but when a 100-foot twister touches down, that is just terrifying. Villagers in Brazil were stunned to see the massive whirlwind tear across farmland and seemed to be impossibly high. Fortunately, nobody was injured, but that doesn't change the fact that this would be quite an intimidating sight to see. View Now

When Europeans Party Like Americans

Kelsey is living in the Czech Republic, but that doesn't mean she's left America behind. Kelsey and her friends get together once a year for an "American" themed party. Based on their outfits alone, we have to admit that they kind of nailed the look. Red flannel shirts, trucker hats, and pretty much anything else you'd find at any American barbecue is on display. Except for fireworks, you won't find fireworks at this party, so we'll have to subtract points there. View Now

Animals

This Little Piggy Escaped The Farm With Her Piglets

When Anna and her pup were taking a walk, they heard something hiding in the nearby tall grass. Luckily, it wasn't a monster, but an adorable pig and her even more adorable piglets. The momma had escaped from a farm right before she was due to go to that big farm in the sky and gave birth to 11 little ones. Anna called an animal rescue, and they hope to convince the farmer to let this little family keep their freedom. View Now

Woman Rescues Hawk From Snake's Grip & Fenced In Fawn Gets A Helping Hand

Our viewers and their bravery never fails to amaze us! Take Jane Privett, for example. She was on a walk with her husband Keith when they noticed a hawk tangled in the clutches of a snake. To save the bird from the death grip, Jane poked the snake until it let go, giving the hawk plenty of time to fly away. In Canada, a homeowner was surprised to see that a fawn had trapped itself behind some fencing. Helping hands on the way! With its mother watching close by, the homeowner moved the fence just enough to let the baby run out. View Now

Yogi's Search For A Midnight Snack & Slithering Trespasser

Recipes

Grilled Halloumi Salad Is Sure To Be A Crowd-Pleaser

Jessica Hord is taking our salad game to the next level with this simple yet delicious recipe from This is Tasty! Grilled, crispy halloumi cheese tops a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes and avocado with a drizzle of citrus herb dressing. Is your mouth watering yet? Yep, ours too! You can get the step-by-step instructions by watching the full video below. View Now

This Speedy Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe Is The Perfect Comfort Food

Who said vegan recipes have to be boring and plain? Certainly not the folks at BOSH.TV! They've created a recipe for a quick vegan mac & cheese that's perfect for those who might want to try eating vegan or just need a healthier alternative to a great comfort food. Our mouths are watering just looking at the final product! View Now

The No-Bake Pumpkin And Oat Treat Your Dog Will Love!

You don't need to go to the store and buy your pup all those fancy dog treats! Well, you can, BUT if you want to give your dog something made with a little more love and a lot more flavor, then our very own Jessica Hord has just the recipe for you! She has found a "Pumpkin and Oat No-Bake' doggie treat that is sure to please any pooch out there. View Now

Celebrity

Anthony Ramos Tries His Hand At The Song Association Game

Anthony Ramos is no stranger to music; he's graced Broadway as an original cast member in "Hamilton," stars in the brand new "In the Heights" movie, and has a new album debuting June 25. Naturally, it was time to sit down with Elle and try his luck at the Song Association Game. He wasn't too confident in his skills, but at least he made it to the leaderboard! You can watch the full video below. View Now

Laura Harrier Shares Her Skin Care Secrets

Actress and model Laura Harrier, like most of us, wasn't blessed with flawless skin. But she does have a flawless skin care routine that she shares with Vogue. The best part is that it's pretty easy to follow her advice. You don't even need a Hollywood makeup team either! You can watch the full video below: View Now

Artist Sculpts Celebrities Out Of Trees

Single blocks of wood transform into iconic celebrities when artist James O’Neal gets ahold of them! His attention to detail and expert carving techniques give each piece a hyperrealistic appearance. James might just be the Michelangelo of wood sculpting! View Now

Love is in the Air

Dino-mite Grand Entrance & Father Of The Bride Gets Some Action

Ladies, gentlemen and esteemed guests, put your hands together for the brand new couple Mr. and Mrs. T-Rex! Newlyweds Josh and Diana decided to take the "grand" in their reception's grand entrance to a prehistoric level. Talk about partying like it's 1999 B.C.! View Now

Grandpa Missing Grandma Too Much & Surprising Mom After 3 Years

Grandpa had originally planned to go on a fishing trip with his buddies for a few days. However, it turns out that was a few days too many for Grandpa. After 60 years of marriage, he just couldn't stand the thought of spending one night without his gal. Next, Sue has a lot of reasons to celebrate. Not only is she retiring from teaching after 37 years, but there was a surprise guest at her retirement party. Her daughters showed up, and one of them, Sarah, hadn't seen her mom in about three years! View Now

Baseball Player Hits Surprise Proposal Out Of The Park

Austin is a baseball player for the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Michigan and his girlfriend Kaitlyn lives back home in Arizona. When she came to visit him in Michigan and attend one of his games, he orchestrated a surprise proposal nothing short of a home run. After Kaitlyn threw the first pitch, Austin walked up to her, got on his knee, and popped the question. Her surprised and ecstatic expression said it all: YES! Congratulations, Austin and Kaitlyn! 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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