No Filter With Zack Peter

Episode: "Shocking Revelation in Guthrie Case, Kyle Cooke Blasts West, & NEW Baldoni & Blake Court Hearing"
Date: April 2, 2026
Host: Zack Peter

Episode Overview

In this episode, Zack Peter dishes out the latest hottest tea on reality TV and pop culture scandals. He dives into breaking updates on the Nancy Guthrie missing person case—with new, damning claims about law enforcement mishandling. He then unpacks the ongoing legal drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, offering insider courtroom strategy and emotional stakes as the trial nears. The episode also serves a pop-culture palate-cleanser with a deep, messy breakdown of the Summer House drama involving Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, West Wilson, and Sierra Miller—complete with Zack's unfiltered (and hilarious) takes on everyone’s role in the reality TV mess. There’s also a wild sidebar about political figure Kristi Noem’s husband, which brings Zack’s signature irreverence into play.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

Autism Awareness, Charity Merch & Personal Backstory

(Approx. 02:45–11:30)

• Zack launches new "No Filter" merch, with 50% of April profits going to Home Life Community—a nonprofit providing housing solutions for adults with autism, inspired by Zack’s brother Ethan.
• He highlights the massive gap in adult support for autistic people: “Only 7% have access to support to live outside of their family home.” (07:55)
• Emotional resonance for listeners with families on the autism spectrum: “A big worry for parents is what’s going to happen when I’m gone?” (08:50)

Baldoni v. Blake Lively: Courtroom Chess

(Approx. 12:10–20:30)

• Trial set for May 18; tension builds as the judge decides on potential dismissal of Blake’s lawsuit.
• Zack details Blake Lively’s legal maneuvers, including attempting to introduce 1,000 new documents and 40 witnesses—clearly seen as a stalling or overload tactic.
  • “She also presented 40 new witnesses—that’s 40 witnesses for just her side. Not even Baldoni’s side. So it’s crazy.” (16:25)
• Judge’s attitude shifting:
  • Early impressions of bias now give way to the sense that “the gavel is going to come down on [Blake] now.” (13:55)
• Courtroom access insights:
  • The trial won’t be livestreamed. Only those in New York or with a press pass will get updates.
  • Zack explains the challenge of reporting live, referencing Inner City Press’s unique access: “He’s been able to keep his devices and tweet live… I would not be able to tweet live.” (18:50)
• Zack contemplates whether it’s worth it to travel to New York: “Is it even worth going if I can’t do anything for you guys in real time?” (19:37)

Notable Quotes:

• “Blake’s drama… it kind of seems like the gavel is going to come down on her now. So just get ready, get ready.” (13:55)
• “She wants to enter a thousand new documents… it just doesn’t make sense.” (16:10)

Nancy Guthrie Case: Incompetence or Corruption?

(Approx. 23:32–33:30)

• Zack recaps Brian Enten’s exclusive interview with an anonymous law enforcement source, claiming that the initial Nancy Guthrie investigation was done by officers without homicide experience and with leadership positions handed out via favoritism, not merit.
• Bombshell from Enten’s source:
  • “The people that were there on the scene were not tenured homicide detectives… the supervisor… never investigated a homicide before.” (27:48–28:13)
  • “You have decisions made by people that will install friends… as opposed to people that are there on their merit and can do the job correctly.” (28:15)
• Key issue: Was it incompetence, or a deliberate cover-up?
  • “The first 48 hours are most important… was this total incompetence, or was this a deliberate butchering of the case?” (28:29)
• Pima County politics, media dynamics, and the role of Brian Enten as a persistent reporter keeping the story alive.

Notable Quotes:

• “It’s wild that guy has to hide his voice because the sheriff is so corrupt.” (32:24, chat comment)
• “But then you would think, like, at some point we have to pivot quick, right? The first 48 hours are the most important.” (28:25)

Quick Take: Kristi Noem’s Husband Cross-Dressing Scandal

(Approx. 33:40–37:00)

• Zack recounts the bizarre headlines and memes about Kristi Noem’s husband’s “bimboification” fetish—leaked photos, pink hotpants, balloon “boobs.”
  • “It was kind of wild. I was like, what in the coconut train?” (34:35)
• Listeners and Zack riff comedically about public reactions and body image, paralleling with drag and gender play.

Summer House Drama: Kyle/Amanda/West/Sierra Triangle

(Approx. 37:15–1:00:00)

• Zack covers Kyle Cooke’s paparazzi “ambush”—which he believes was staged to give Kyle a redeemer arc after a bad season edit.
  • “He staged this interview so that he could look good… He’s getting a terrible edit.” (40:15)
• Zack explains the shifting alliances and betrayals:
  • Amanda Batula’s entanglement with West, despite his recent involvement with Sierra.
  • West’s “garbage” reputation and Amanda’s poor judgment: “Sorry, but when you sleep with garbage, you start to stink, okay? And now you stink.” (43:15)
  • “What Amanda did with Sierra was completely fucked up. Now, I don’t think West should get a pass. I’m just saying the bar of expectations with West—very low.” (44:40)
• Fan debate on West’s attractiveness: Long, comic breakdown of whether “yummy tummy” trumps “dad bod” and the nuances of Summer House cast appeal.
  • “You want to hug him from behind and just… crunch on the little yummy tummy.” (55:12)
  • “If you’re not super hot… you have to have a personality to make up for it.” (56:08)
• Breaking news: Video evidence of Amanda and West’s intimacy was discovered by Sierra—adding fuel to the scandal’s fire. (54:50)
• The dynamic among the cast and internet: Support for Sierra, debates over emotional recovery and “high value men,” and humorous asides about AJ on TikTok and dating criteria.

Notable Quotes:

• “Kyle absolutely is trying to capitalize off of this… this was deliberate.” (40:22)
• “When you sleep with garbage, you start to stink, okay? And now you stink. It’s bad. You need a shower.” (43:15)
• “She always deserved better than West… What we’re shocked by is Amanda’s behavior.” (44:50)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On autism advocacy:
  • “Only 7% have access to support to live outside of their family home.” – Zack (07:55)
• On courtroom tactics in Baldoni/Blake:
  • “She wants to enter a thousand new documents… it just doesn’t make sense.” – Zack (16:10)
• On Guthrie case mishandling:
  • “The people that were there on the scene were not tenured homicide detectives… the supervisor… never investigated a homicide before.” – Anonymous Source/Brian Enten interview (27:48–28:13)
  • “You have decisions made by people that will install friends… as opposed to people that are there on their merit and can do the job correctly.” – Anonymous Source (28:15)
• On the Summer House triangle:
  • “Kyle absolutely is trying to capitalize off of this… this was deliberate.” – Zack (40:22)
  • “When you sleep with garbage, you start to stink, okay? And now you stink.” – Zack (43:15)
  • “What Amanda did with Sierra was completely fucked up. Now, I don’t think West should get a pass. I’m just saying the bar of expectations with West—very low.” – Zack (44:40)
  • “You want to hug him from behind and just… crunch on the little yummy tummy.” – Zack (55:12)

Important Timestamps

• 02:45 – Charity merch and personal story about brother Ethan
• 12:10 – Baldoni v. Blake lawsuit updates, trial strategy, judge’s recent rulings
• 16:10 – Blake Lively’s courtroom overload tactics
• 20:30 – Press access and live reporting challenges
• 23:32 – Deep dive into the Nancy Guthrie case and Brian Enten’s scoop
• 27:48 – Audio clip: Anonymous source on law enforcement in Guthrie case
• 33:40 – Kristi Noem’s husband cross-dressing scandal (comic relief)
• 37:15 – Summer House “love triangle” breakdown begins
• 54:50 – Breaking news: Amanda & West video discovered by Sierra
• 1:00:00 – Show wraps up, merch and hotline details for legal hearing

Recap for Those Who Missed It

Zack Peter delivers an unfiltered, thoroughly entertaining breakdown of the current reality TV maelstrom—combining true crime insights, biting pop-culture commentary, and personal storytelling. If you missed it, you’ll walk away knowing:

• The Nancy Guthrie case may have been bungled by unqualified law enforcement, with new whistle-blower allegations of corruption/favoritism;
• The Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni trial is full of late-game legal shenanigans, but the judge seems to be clamping down on Blake’s side;
• The Summer House cast is imploding in a scandal involving Amanda, West, and Sierra—with Kyle Cooke trying to control the narrative and Zack giving harsh but hilarious verdicts on all the messiness;
• Plus, some classic Zack Peter comedic digressions about cross-dressing politicians and reality TV “yummy tummies.”

How to Get Involved

• Legal hearing call-in details for the Baldoni/Blake case:

  • Time: 5pm Eastern
  • Call: 855-244-8681
  • Access code: 230-251-28756

• Merch with autism charity donation:

  • Early access for All Access members; proceeds benefit Home Life Community

Zack’s signature sign-off:
“I love you guys. I appreciate you. I hope you have a great rest of your day… Come back tomorrow for the news. All the tea. Bye, guys.” (1:02:07)

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