Zack Peter

Peter Zachary Gonzalez (born June 15, 1993), known professionally as Zack Peter, is an American comedian, podcast host, writer, and activist. He first received recognition for his advocacy work for autism awareness. He has published a total of four books with bylines for PopSugar and Men's Health. He is best known as the host of the podcast, #NoFilter with Zack Peter. The podcast regularly ranks in the Top Shows in TV & Film on Apple Podcasts, and has gained additional popularity on YouTube.

In 2022, he joined Spotify's The Ringer network as a pop-culture podcast host.

Early life Peter grew up in Los Angeles, CA. His mother's name is Nancy. He has a total of six siblings, two from his mother's side (Elijah Joeb and Ethan) and four from his father's side.

Career Advocacy In March 2009, Peter organized and hosted the first Play Now for Autism event. The fundraiser was a sports clinic for children with autism. The event raised over $2,000 which was donated to help autism research. Zack says that he started Play Now for Autism in honor of his younger brother with autism, Ethan, also known as "Deets."

In October 2009, his first book, Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism was released, which was later re-released in November 2010. After nearly 10 years with the foundation, he ended his term in the summer of 2019.

Comedy In 2011, Peter began performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles, including at the Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store. He performed with comedians from Chelsea Handler’s late-night talk show on E!, Chelsea Lately at the 2011 Laugh Now for Autism benefit show. "

He hosted a YouTube series Just Plain Ridiculous with Zack and Ry from 2012 to 2013. POPSUGAR, and Men's Health.

His fourth book, A Shot Of Hope, was released in October 2014 with Skyhorse Publishing, and later sold to Simon and Schuster.

Podcasting In April 2015, Peter began hosting "#NoFilter with Zack Peter", a pop-culture and reality TV news podcast. Vanderpump Rules, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

In May 2018, Peter began hosting "#Adulting", a wellness and lifestyle podcast with model Nikki Sharp and fashion influencer Abigail Fraher. The show concluded in May 2021. Guests ranged from medical experts like Mark Hyman M.D., Josh Axe D.C., Will Cole D.C., and Mike Varshavski D.O., to health and fitness leaders like trainer Jillian Michaels, Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey, brain coach Jim Kwik and more.

In September 2022, it was announced that Peter had joined Spotify's The Ringer network, hosting podcasts for The Ringer Dish and The Ringer Reality TV Podcast.