No Filter With Zack Peter – Episode Summary
Episode: Sheriff SHUTS DOWN Nancy Guthrie Search Parties & Nick Reiner Pleas NOT GUILTY!
Host: Zack Peter
Air Date: February 23, 2026
Episode Overview
In this jam-packed episode, Zack Peter delivers the latest updates and hot takes on reality TV and celebrity news, centering around three major unfolding stories: the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case, Nick Reiner's court plea, and royal family turmoil with Prince William and Prince Andrew. Zack also shares a wild personal story about a recent extortion scam, keeping the tone lively, comedic, and unfiltered throughout.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Nick Reiner Legal Update
[08:45]
- Nick Reiner appeared in court and entered a plea of not guilty for the alleged murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner.
- Background: Ongoing rumors about Nick’s history with drugs, mental illness, institutionalization, and alleged mishandling of medication.
- Zack notes: Most speculated a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea, which remains possible as the defense is still unclear.
- Former high-profile attorney Alan Jackson is off the case; Reiner now has a public defender, hinting at a lack of funds.
- Notable Quote ([09:43]):
“It’s crazy that he’s like full on saying he’s not guilty… What a plot twist.” – Zack
- Conan O’Brien (the last known person to see Nick and his parents alive, at a Christmas party) finally issues a brief statement:
- “I was in shock for a while. It’s so awful.” – [11:32]
2. Nancy Guthrie Missing Person Case
[15:30]
Sheriff Nanos Shuts Down Search Parties
- After 20 days missing, grassroots search groups (mainly driven by social media, especially TikTok) got active.
- Sheriff Nanos publicly discouraged further tips and disallowed civilian search parties, stating only law enforcement should handle it.
- Notable Zack quote ([16:51]):
“He said, TikTok ladies, take your wine and go back over there. Go back to the streets. Go back home. I don’t need you here. I don’t want you here.”
- Notable Zack quote ([16:51]):
- Zack’s tone is skeptical, openly questioning the efficacy and transparency of the official investigation.
Misdirected Clues
- Searchers found backpacks and clothes, but authorities denied these items’ relevance to the case.
- Zack remains critical:
- Quote ([19:37]):
“There are backpacks and clothes that were found. But sheriff Nano says it has nothing to do with anything. But I mean, that kind of seems to be the standard answer.”
- Quote ([19:37]):
- The main suspect item, a Swiss Army backpack, didn't match the Ozark (Walmart) backpack seen in surveillance.
Community and Family Response
- Family notably disengaged; no recent public statements or united media appearances.
- Zack compares the family's lack of engagement to other missing person cases, finding it "suspicious" that community members and "church ladies" aren't more vocal.
- Quote ([28:30]):
“I’ve never seen a family so disengaged in a missing person’s case. Even the Ramseys faked it till they made it.”
- Quote ([28:30]):
Online Speculation and Theories
- Discrepancy emerging between the police report’s date/time and the family’s narrative.
- All personal and family social media accounts were rapidly scrubbed (“Interesting. Hmm,” noted Zack).
- Zack humorously recounts a dream where he discovers Nancy via a pacemaker tracker, reinforcing his theory that she may not want to be found.
3. Case Study: Michelle Hundley Smith
[23:20]
- 24 years ago, Michelle went missing after a trip to Kmart. Just found alive; she had simply abandoned her family and started a new life.
- Daughter posted on Facebook confirming her mother’s life choices, displaying both relief and heartbreak.
- Zack reflects on the uniqueness of a mother leaving her children and cautions listeners about parental estrangement.
4. Royal Family Drama
[37:40]
- Prince William attended the BAFTAs amid questions about the monarchy’s stability—largely due to Prince Andrew's recent arrest and ongoing Epstein controversy.
- Prince William was described as visibly stressed and "not in a calm state," which Zack attributes to family scandal.
5. Personal Story: Extortion Scam
[41:10]
- Zack shares a recent experience where, after exchanging photos with a contact from a dating app, he was blackmailed for $3,000.
- The scammer threatened to circulate Zack's private photos to his contacts, backing threats with screenshots.
- Zack reported the scam to the FBI and the Better Business Bureau, discovering it was part of an ongoing scheme using burner numbers.
- He emphasizes legal risks for the scammer (extortion is a felony; revenge porn is a misdemeanor in CA), stressing that he wasn’t intimidated.
- Notable Quote ([46:22]):
“I’m just warning you fuckers now. I have a good team. I’ve got some great attorneys. So shoofly, don’t bother me.”
- Notable Quote ([46:22]):
- Encourages listeners to protect themselves and refuse to respond to these schemes.
6. Pop Culture Quick Hits
- Hilary Duff’s new album – particularly the song "Growing Up," which echoes Blink 182’s “Dammit,” making millennial hearts happy ([38:54]).
- Correction: Hilary Duff dated Joel Madden from Good Charlotte, not a member of Blink 182.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On public investigation disillusionment ([20:55]):
“Can we have something? Like, literally something. It’s crazy.”
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On missing person community response ([29:40]):
“Where are her mahjong friends at? None of it makes sense anymore.”
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On being the subject of extortion ([44:40]):
“$3,000. You crazy? I think he was just trying to scare me, because if he had shared these photos… that would have been considered revenge porn—and extortion’s a felony.”
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On his online tribe:
“If I ever go missing, I want all of you out there all over the news… If you don’t, you’re not a real one.”
Timestamp Guide to Key Sections
- Shoutouts & Listener Reviews: 02:00 – 08:00
- Nick Reiner Legal Update: 08:45 – 13:30
- Nancy Guthrie Investigation: 15:30 – 37:10
- TikTok searchers and sheriff’s response: 16:00 – 21:00
- Community/family analysis: 28:00 – 33:00
- Michelle Hundley Smith "Happy Ending": 23:20 – 28:00
- Dream Theory and Candace Owens reference: 21:20 – 26:10
- Royal Family Segment: 37:40 – 39:55
- Pop Culture – Hilary Duff/ Blink 182: 38:54 – 40:55
- Personal Extortion Story: 41:10 – 51:23
Tone & Style
- Zack’s delivery is energetic, irreverent, and unsparing—mixing genuine curiosity and concern with a comedic, sometimes sardonic, commentary style.
- Frequent use of pop culture references, catchphrases, and satire to highlight the absurdities of the news cycle (“Backpack, backpack… now I’m just waiting for one of them to show up with the sign that says swiper, no swiping.” [18:04])
- Critical of official narratives, especially in the Nancy Guthrie case, and constantly pushes for more answers and transparency.
Final Thoughts
This episode is a whirlwind tour through celebrity crime, social media sleuth culture, royal drama, and personal anecdotes, unified by Zack Peter’s quick wit and “no filter” analysis. Despite darker stories, the mood remains lively, providing both entertainment and a skeptical lens on the week’s biggest stories in reality TV and pop culture.