Meet Jessica

About Jessica

Jessica Hord is an RTM producer and resident How-To Correspondent. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri and worked at Good Morning America, Newsy.com and KOMU-TV before joining RightThisMinute. Her love for all things fromage has earned her the nickname, "Cheese."

Check out Jessica's creative and crafty how-to clips.

Jessica's Recent Videos

Get Warm And Cozy With Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Boo! It's Sister Night — or, we mean Jessica Hord — here to show us how to put our uncarved pumpkins to good use! This Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup recipe, courtesy of BOSH.TV, is like fall in a bowl. So, what are you waiting for? Whip up a batch, turn on the fire and get comfortable. View Now

Women Show Off Their Impressive Yet Bizarre Talents

While Zakita was at a car dealership in Georgia, she didn't get into a vehicle — she went underneath one! She's a pro limbo dancer at a circus, and she's clearly a talented performer. Next, Carmen can pull off an oddly impressive trick as well. She's so flexible that she can touch her feet to her head, then grab onto them and roll downhill! Whenever she does this bizarre stunt, it seems to go well until the end. Ouch... View Now

Sons Reunite With Their Moms During Emotional Surprise Visits

In Florida, Marie was working when something caught her completely off guard. One of the "customers" turned out to be her son, Clay, who she hadn't seen since 2013! Clay had been in prison for 20 years, so it was the first time they got to hug since he was 18 years old. View Now

Put Your Laundry Containers To 'Gourd' Use With DIY Jack-O-Lanterns

Wait! Don't throw away those empty laundry detergent containers — because The Soccer Mom Blog is showing us a fun way to use them this Halloween! You can make festive DIY Jack-O-Lanterns by scraping the labels off your old detergent jugs, decorating them however you'd like, then throwing a light inside. Cleaning out your laundry room while making cute decorations? That sounds like a win-win to us! View Now

Photographers Show Us How To Take Captivating Fall Photos

Professional photographer Adam Gibbs and his buddy Jeremy Jackson are getting some breathtaking shots in the Canadian Rockies, and showing us a few tricks along the way! From lighting and exposure to composition — these pros are taking us behind the lens of nature photography to show us how to take our fall photos to the next level. View Now

Animals

Best Guess: Little Girl, Party Hat Cat & Driveway Mystery

Producer Jack Moran joins the RTM hosts for another round of "Best Guess!" He’s showing them three viral videos to see if they can predict how each one will end. Think you know what Oli's costume is? Let us know your "Best Guess" on our Facebook page! View Now

These Animals Have Paw-Fect Halloween Costumes

It looks like these animals are really getting into the Halloween spirit! First, a fluffy Poodle is getting a haircut, so Katrina dons an "Edward Scissorhands" costume for the occasion. After Katrina Scissorhands works her magic, the Poodle ends up looking like a skeleton dog. Next, Rover the cat is strutting his stuff this Halloween. No matter what costume he wears, he looks adorable while going down the "catwalk" in the kitchen! View Now

We'd Definitely Give This Spooktacular Pup A Treat!

ThePuggySmalls is ready for Halloween. The precious pup is rocking one seriously adorable costume, and all we'll say is: If he came trick-or-treating at our door, we'd give him all the treats! View Now

Recipes

Pumpkin Juice Might Just Be A New Fall Classic

Move over pumpkin spice latte, there's a new seasonal drink in town: pumpkin juice! Jessica Hord is showing us how easy it is to add more fall flavor to your life by making this refreshing drink. It can be enjoyed hot or iced, and you can even turn it into a cocktail by adding your favorite liquor. Seasonal drinks don't get much better than this! View Now

Forget Pumpkin Pie, Make Burrito Pie Instead!

A burrito pie sounds a tad bizzare, but if you're in the mood for a tasty creation, you have to give this Burrito Pie recipe a try. It's all the fixings of a burrito inside a puff-pastry pie shell! The blend of flavors will leave you craving more, and believe it or not, it's vegan! Recipe via BOSH! View Now

Firefighters Share Their Favorite Recipes While Helping Charity

In addition to relying on firefighters for help during emergencies, apparently we can also count on them for great recipes! Firefighters are sharing their best recipes during Arizona Burn Foundation's Cook Like A Firefighter competition, and we have to say, the food they're making looks absolutely delicious. You can get involved by making their recipes and then donating to vote on your favorite dish. View Now

Celebrity

Actor Ryan O’Neal Surprises ‘Love Story’ Fan With Phone Call

Erica's mom Robin has Alzheimer's, and she's a huge fan of the 1970 classic "Love Story." In fact, part of her nightly routine is grabbing the DVD and giving the film's lead actor, Ryan O'Neal, a kiss goodnight! After Erica posted a sweet clip of her mom on the internet, Ryan O'Neal's son, Patrick, reached out to surprise Robin with a special video call from Ryan himself! Watch the heartwarming moment Robin gets to (virtually) meet the man of her dreams. View Now

Chelsea Handler Decodes New Jersey Slang

Chelsea Handler's new comedy special, "Chelsea Handler: Evolution" is now streaming on HBO Max, so she's getting back to her New Jersey roots with Vanity Fair. She's breaking down some classic New Jersey slang (as well as a bit of her own) in this hilarious clip, and now we're craving a hoagie! You can watch the full video below: View Now

Steve-O Helps Man Get Life-Changing Dental Transformation

If anyone knows about the exorbitant cost of dental work, it's former "Jackass" star Steve-O. We featured him on RTM when he opened up about fixing his teeth, and now he's helping someone else with their smile! A man named Stevie reached out to Steve-O, explaining that he basically needed an entire mouth makeover, but couldn't afford the cost. Steve-O responded by teaming up with Dr. View Now

Love is in the Air

It Looks Like Men Can Be Just As Dramatic As Women

Although some people say women are more dramatic than men, this hilarious clip shows that it can be the other way around! Marlene and Preston usually give each other three kisses, but this time, Marlene only gave him one. Preston definitely had something to say about that! View Now

They Didn't See These Sweet Proposals Coming

Patrick and Jessica are taking a beautiful helicopter ride to the top of the Canadian Rockies. With scenic views as far as the eye can see, Patrick points out a moose off in the distance...except there's no moose! It's all just a distraction for him to propose to Jessica, and photographer Kaitlyn Hoover is there with a bottle of champagne to capture it all. Talk about a picture-perfect day! View Now

Dirt Bike Fail Turns Into Marriage Proposal

Jeremy Durst entered his first motocross competition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and it didn't go the way you'd think. First, he lost control of his dirt bike during the competition, but that's not actually the surprising part. As his girlfriend ran onto the track to make sure Jeremy was OK, he used that opportunity to pop the question. Best fakeout ever! via T&T Creative Media 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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