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

Photographer Shows Us What An Abandoned Island Looks Like At Night

Ever wondered what an abandoned island looks like at night? Oddly enough, instead of looking scary, Portsmouth Island in North Carolina looks like a wonder. Wes Synder Photography shows us how the sky fills with beautiful stars and colors, and it makes us wonder what else the island has to offer. View Now

How To Take Your Easter Leftovers To The Next Level

Jessica Hord is making our lives a little easier with another delicious recipe! This time, she's taking a page from Recipes with Resa's book and showing us how to turn our Easter leftovers into a bowl of comfort food. Throw that holiday ham in a pot with some water, beans and onions and you'll be ready to serve a savory soup in no time. It's the ham that keeps on giving! View Now

These Clever Dogs Are More Than Just Cute Faces

Adorable pups Crusoe and Daphne were taught to press an audio button when they're hungry, and something tells us their humans hear that "hungry" sound pretty often. These doggies want food, and they want it now! via Crusoe the Dachshund Speaking of dogs with fantastic communication skills, meet Buddy. From identifying different colored balls to fetching the mail — Buddy is a four-legged genius. Consider us impressed! View Now

The Pandemic Struggle Is Still Real

It's 2021, and Aunt Boo is tired of the PPE life! She's not a fan of how her COVID-19 face shield looks — but hey, better safe than sorry, right? Soon, Aunt Boo, soon. View Now

Delivering Packages AND Moves

We recently featured a professionally trained dancer and delivery driver doing Cardi B's "Up" challenge — but he's not the only delivery driver breaking it down. DHL employee Amber is taking a crack at the challenge, and if you ask us, she's nailing it! View Now

Animals

Spectacular Sightings At Sea

Having a friendly encounter with an animal is one of the most exciting things that can happen at sea, and these humans hit the jackpot! From taking a selfie with a gray whale and getting a special show from a calf to witnessing a dolphin stampede — these experiences are ones for the books. View Now

Golden Retriever Sees Darth Vader On TV And Hides!

This adorable pup might just be strong with the Force! Ellie the golden retriever was watching "Star Wars: A New Hope" with her human when, all of a sudden, Darth Vader made his first appearance on-screen. Sensing the Dark Side, Ellie quickly got up, hid behind the couch, and carefully poked her head out to keep her eye on Vader. View Now

Wildlife Encounters Don't Get Much Closer Than This

Michael Osborne set up his trail camera in southern Arizona, and it doesn't take long for it to attract a visitor! A curious mountain lion slowly approaches the camera, giving us a fascinating glimpse at what it would be like to be close to a mountain lion without actually being close to a mountain lion. How cool are trail cameras? View Now

Recipes

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

Valentine's Day Calls For A Little Love Potion Number 9

Step aside Cupid, Jessica Hord is coming through! She's showing us how to make SugarHero's Love Potion Number 9, aka a sparkling pink drink that looks as good as it tastes. This family-friendly recipe is perfect for Valentine's Day with the kids, or can be paired with a splash of the good stuff for all the cocktail lovers out there. Either way, you can't go wrong with this sweet treat! View Now

Celebrity

Shaquille O'Neal Pays Off Stranger's Engagement Ring

Shaquille O'Neal was in a Zales when he overheard a timid young man talking about putting an engagement ring on a layaway plan. It turns out that the man was in the right place at the right time! The former NBA-star-turned-sports-analyst didn't hesitate to cut in and insist that he pay off the ring for the man. His act of kindness was caught on video and shared on Instagram. View Now

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At 'Mayans M.C.'...And Christian Vera's Covert Role

For millions of fans, the FX smash hit series 'Mayans M.C.' is an obsession! It recently returned with its third season, under the watchful eye of co-creator, executive producer and director Elgin James. Now, he and director of photography Vanessa Joy Smith are giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how they capture a feeling while crafting a show. View Now

Musicians Around The World Cover Stevie Wonder's 'Higher Ground'

Playing For Change is harnessing the power of music with this spectacular event! Talented musicians from all over the world are uniting virtually to cover Stevie Wonder's hit "Higher Ground." The event is raising money to support organizations working for social justice in marginalized and underserved communities around the world — because what's better than jamming out for a good cause? View Now

Love is in the Air

Bride Surprises Groom With Original Song On Wedding Day

Professional singer Zandra has been performing since the age of five, so it only makes sense for her to take the stage on her wedding day! For Zandra, the idea of giving a wedding speech was a little nerve-wracking, so she decided to express herself the best way she knows how: Through song! Watch the heartwarming moment Zandra surprises her husband by performing a beautiful original song, called "We Got Us." You can stream "We Got Us" on Spotify. View Now

Mayday! We Have A Proposal!

Chad Milton is a flight instructor, so his girlfriend Briana is joining him in the cockpit so he can practice some of his teaching techniques. But, when the pair finds themselves in a dangerous situation mid-flight, Chad asks Briana to read him the emergency checklist. View Now

Who’s Ready For A Wedding Day Pregnancy Reveal?

It might have been Harley's wedding day, but sister and Maid of Honor Haley had something special to reveal as well. So the pair played a game during the reception. It was one of those games where you see how much you know about the other person. Well, it turns out both of them knew friends and family alike would be surprised to learn that both sisters were pregnant at the same time! 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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