No Filter With Zack Peter – Episode Summary
Episode: BREAKING: Blake Lively LOSES Case Against Bryan Freedman! Plus, a Return of Nancy’s “Kidnapper?!" Date: March 13, 2026
Host: Zack Peter

Episode Overview

In this high-energy episode, Zack Peter dives into a breaking legal update: Blake Lively's much-publicized bid to sanction attorney Bryan Freedman has failed in court. Zack also unpacks the latest bizarre developments in the ongoing Nancy Guthrie “kidnapping” case, questioning law enforcement’s handling and exploring persistent family-involvement theories, referencing new comments by Nancy Grace. The episode is a rapid-fire blend of legal drama, true crime speculation, and reality TV recaps, capped by a review of the new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Updates and Episode Setup

(Timestamp: 01:25–07:55)

• Zack shares a quick anecdote about assembling a new entertainment center, Ikea struggles, and adulthood milestones.
• Sets the tone: “We’re gonna get into Blake Lively, we’re gonna get into Nancy Bonet Ramsey [Guthrie], and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, because we had season four…”

Notable Moment:

• “There was a lot of screwing. A lot of bailing. There was a lot of inward and outward motion. But unfortunately, there was no banging!” (07:50)

2. Nancy Guthrie “Kidnapping” Update & Nancy Grace Commentary

(Timestamp: 08:07–31:00)

Nancy Grace’s Take

• Zack plays a Variety panel clip of Nancy Grace firmly backing Savannah Guthrie and the Guthrie family, dismissing the possibility of their involvement:
  • Nancy Grace: "I find it not just difficult, but impossible to believe that Savannah Guthrie would drape her arm around the brother-in-law and go visit... she is real... she is super smart, a trained lawyer." (08:07–09:42)

Zack’s Response & Alternative Theories

• Zack is skeptical of dismissing family involvement based solely on personal relationships.
• Lays out possible hypothetical scenarios if the family were involved – accidental harm, cover-up to protect reputations, parallels to JonBenét Ramsey.
  • "If that theory checks out, what makes the most logical sense to me is that it was likely accidental... I'm just saying, these things sound reasonable. They sound logical. I’m not trying to go off of emotion." (12:30)
• Discusses the role of Savannah's resources, political connections, and job pressures; critiques lack of solid evidence.
• Blasts Sheriff Nanos for ambiguous statements and lack of transparency:
  • “He gives us Hillary less than Hillary Duff gave us on stage of 'With Love'...giving us nothing. Like, not even so little as a breadcrumb does Nanos give us. Because the second he gives you a breadcrumb, then suddenly you realize, oh, it’s plastic and it’s not real bread, okay?" (25:00)
• Recaps Nanos’ interview with NBC News:
  • "We believe we know why he did this, and we believe that it was targeted, but we’re not 100% sure of that." (Paraphrased, 23:15)
• Audience reaction:
  • “Robin says Nanos is an embarrassment. I agree. Bet he sure relieved all the Tucson residents, right?” (27:00)
  • “He walks back literally everything. He’s Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk.” (28:00)

Memorable Quote:

• Zack: "You want to see Savannah in a certain way. So I don’t think Savannah wanted to be a part of this. But then you factor in, okay, this happened to my mother, it was an accident, at the hands of my sister. Right. Hypothetically, possibly playing with this theory…Three big elements. And then she also has the means to be able to execute that with money and with resources." (16:30)

3. Legal Scandal: Blake Lively Loses Sanctions Motion Against Bryan Freedman

(Timestamp: 36:45–46:00)

• Case Recap: Blake Lively moved to sanction attorney Bryan Freedman, citing prejudicial public comments about her character. The judge firmly denied the motion.
• Key Excerpt—Judge’s Order (Read by Zack):
  • “Plaintiff asserts that Friedman should be sanctioned for making extrajudicial statements... the statements were made between eight and eleven months before the scheduled... trial. Plaintiff has not shown that those statements... are substantially likely to prejudice any proceedings in this case. Accordingly, motion is denied.” (39:00)
• Press coverage discussion: US Weekly reporting frames Baldoni as trying to dodge a trial. Zack calls out the selective coverage—outlets amplify stories favorable to Lively while ignoring her losses.
• Zack’s Take: Lively’s claims may lack merit, and both sides seem prepared to go “fully nuclear” at trial:
  • “Maybe, just maybe...her case is stupid and her claims are meritless. Or maybe some of them aren’t meritless. I don’t know. That’s what the judge is going to have to decide. But at this point, I believe they both plan on moving forward with the trial.” (45:00)

Audience Reactions in Chat:

• “Fifi says this is just monkey business. Laurie. Jane says, just stupid. She’s scurred. Yes, she’s scurred.” (46:30)

4. Reality TV Recap: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Season 4)

(Timestamp: 48:00–54:30)

• Zack reviews the new season—watched while assembling furniture.
• Highlights:
  • Taylor Frankie Paul: “...making some poor decisions when it comes to boys...A lot of dad talk. I mind a lot of dad talk, and this is a little too much dad talk.” (49:20)
  • Praises Whitney and Jen’s “Dancing with the Stars” journeys; finds Taylor’s dynamic with her mom frustrating, calls out cycles of blame and personal growth:
    • “At some point, the resentment that you hold toward your parents, you need to learn to release and let go of—not for their sake, but for your own. Right. Like, you can't always blame...” (52:05)
  • Layla “moves the plot forward”; Miranda “pointless every season”; Macy’s book storyline underwhelms; Demi’s total “fall from grace” after prior season drama.
• Verdict: “Watch... but watch passively. Don’t—you really need to be engaged too much this season. But it’s not bad.” (54:15)

5. Pop Culture Bites & Audience Interaction

(Timestamp: 46:00–56:00)

• Selling Sunset update: Christine Quinn returns after four years; Chrishell and Nicole Young not returning. (47:00)
• Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer excitement: “...Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt look incredible. ...I’m hoping for a strong sequel.” (54:15)
• Community moment: Zack pauses for a prayer for listener Janice, whose son is missing. Support and love poured in from the live chat. (55:00)
• Adulting reflection: “Adulting isn’t easy. Everything I didn’t realize was coming…accountability is a day-to-day process. Oh, and I’m 68.” (Listener comment, 56:05)

Selected Quotes with Timestamps

• On Nancy Grace's defense of Savannah Guthrie:
  • “She’s a real girl. She’s a real girlfriend. She’s Jenny from the block. I’m sorry, Nancy Grace. That’s not enough to convince me.” — Zack Peter (14:30)
• On Sheriff Nanos’ interviews:
  • “He gives us Hillary less than Hillary Duff gave us on stage... Not even as little as a breadcrumb does Nanos give us. Because the second he gives you a breadcrumb, then suddenly you realize, oh, it’s plastic and it’s not real bread.” — Zack Peter (25:00)
• On Blake Lively’s failed legal tactic:
  • “The judge is like, ‘Not today, lady.’ But this was like the biggest sanctions request that she’s really been trying to push forward here.” — Zack Peter (39:30)
• On Secret Lives of Mormon Wives:
  • “I mind a lot of dad talk, and this is a little too much dad talk. We’re here to watch the mom talk, not the dad talk.” — Zack Peter (49:55)
  • “When you take accountability for your own life and for your own actions, your world changes.” — Zack Peter (53:25)

Important Timestamps

• 01:25 – Zack’s furniture assembly, episode agenda
• 08:07 – Start of Nancy Guthrie segment; Nancy Grace clip
• 14:30 – Zack on Nancy Grace’s bias and hypotheticals
• 25:00 – Critique of Sheriff Nanos tactics
• 39:00 – Breakdown of Blake Lively sanctions ruling
• 45:00 – Why press is spinning for Lively, next steps in the lawsuit
• 48:00 – Mormon Wives Season 4 review
• 54:00 – Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer commentary
• 55:00 – Community moment: prayers for Janice

Summary Verdict

This episode is a trademark blend of Zack’s unfiltered, witty, and incisive commentary on reality TV and celebrity legal drama. With skepticism for surface-level narratives (especially in media and law enforcement), Zack provides both entertainment and food for thought—especially for listeners seeking context on these high-profile, ongoing stories.