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{{Short description|American comedian}}
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'''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]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zack Peter Author Page |url=https://www.popsugar.com/author/Zack-Peter |publisher=PopSugar |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> and [[Men's Health]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Zack Peter Author Page |url=https://www.menshealth.com/author/226734/Zack-Peter/ |publisher=Men's Health |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> He is best known as the host of the podcast, ''#NoFilter with Zack Peter''.<ref name="Biography">{{cite web|url=http://www.justplainzack.com/about|title=Biography}}</ref><ref name="#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast">{{cite web |title=#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nofilter-with-zack-peter/id1442123909 |publisher=Apple |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> The podcast regularly ranks in the Top Shows in TV & Film on [[Apple Podcasts]],<ref>{{cite web |title=#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast Rankings |url=https://chartable.com/podcasts/nofilter-with-zack-peter-1442123909 |publisher=Chartable |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> and has gained additional popularity on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Zack Peter YouTube Channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/justplainzack |publisher=YouTube |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref>
'''Peter Zachary "Zack" Gonzalez''' (Born June 15, 1993, also known simply by Zack) is an American comedian, writer, and activist. He is best known for his advocacy work for autism awareness as the creator of the Play Now for Autism and Laugh Now for Autism event-chains. He has written two autism-related books. He is also the host of a webseries, "it's on with Zack."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.html|title=Biography}}</ref> He was even named one of 2009's Teens that Inspire by Examiner.com.


In 2022, he joined [[Spotify]]'s [[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] network as a pop-culture podcast host.<ref name="Zack Peter Instagram Account">{{cite web |title=Zack Peter Instagram Account |url=https://www.instagram.com/justplainzack//p/Ci_Ce0FvRSI/ |website=www.instagram.com |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref>
Gonzalez is of a German and Spanish decent. <ref>{{cite web|title=Surname Database|url=http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Gonzalez}}</ref>


== Early life ==
Gonzalez was also featured in ''The Parents' Guide to Raising CEO Kids'' by Sarah Cook.<ref>{{cite book|last=Cook|first=Sarah|title=The Parents' Guide to Raising CEO Kids|year=2011|isbn=978-0983688037}}</ref>
Peter grew up in [[Los Angeles, CA]]. His mother's name is Nancy. She was a contestant on the Sci-Fi reality show ''[[Estate of Panic]]'' in the episode "Don't Burst My Bubble" in 2008<ref>[[Estate of Panic]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=July 2019}} and was even pranked by Zack on Lifetime's ''[[Prank My Mom]]''.<ref name="Prank My Mom">[[Prank My Mom]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=July 2019}} He has a total of six siblings, two from his mother's side (Elijah Joeb and Ethan) and four from his father's side.<ref name="The Confidence Crown">{{cite web|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/021-being-public-figure-introvert-interview-zack-peter/id1441738226?i=1000434027985|title=The Confidence Crown Podcast}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mills |first1=Kareen |title=Being Motherhustler |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/77-zack-peter-mourning-loss-mom-that-was-never-going/id1384921797?i=1000461597266 |website=Being Motherhustler |access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref>

== Early Life ==
Gonzalez grew up in [[Los Angeles, CA]]. His mother is Nancy Quesada, who was a contestant on the Sci-Fi reality show ''[[Estate of Panic]]''. She is also an autism advocate and is currently married to Chef William "Jay" Quesada, a graduate of [http://www.chefs.edu/Los-Angeles Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles]. His father is Peter Gonzalez, a paralegal. He has a total of six siblings. Two from his mother (Elijah Joeb and Ethan) and four from his father (Shawn, Isaiah, Breanne, and Joshua).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.html|title=Biography}}</ref>

Gonzalez was raised Catholic attending all Catholic schools growing up, including Little Flower Missionary House, Sacred Heart Elementary School, and Cathedral High School. After his third year of high school, Gonzalez left Cathedral to attend Kaplan Academy of California (an online high school), where he graduated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.html|title=Biography}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== Advocacy ===
=== 2009: Play Now for Autism, "it's on with Zack", ''Saving Deets!'' ===
In March 2009, Zack organized and hosted the first Play Now for Autism event. The fundraiser was a sporting event for children with autism. The event raised over $2,000 which was donated to help autism research. Play Now for Autism eventually became an annual event. Zack says that he started Play Now for Autism in honor of his younger brother with autism, Ethan, also known as "Deets."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.html|title=Biography}}</ref>
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."<ref name="Biography"/>


In July 2009, Zack started his own [[Blogtalkradio|BlogTalkRadio]] show titled, "it's on with Zack." The show covered autism-related news stories and hosted discussions and debates on all topics pertaining to autism. The first season ended in December 2009. Deborah Noonan was the co-host.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/it-s-on-with-Zack.html|title=its-on-with-Zack}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsonwithzack|title=BlogTalkRadio}}</ref>
Following Play Now for Autism, he then began hosting an internet talk-radio show, "it's on with Zack." The show started in July 2009 and ended in December 2011. On the show, Peter interviewed guests active in the autism community, covered recent news, and hosted debates.<ref name="Biography"/><ref name="Love Beauty Wellness Podcast">{{cite web|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-life-with-zack-peter/id1458641180?i=1000434057084|title=Love Beauty Wellness Podcast}}</ref>


In October 2009, Zack's first book, ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism'', was published by [[Trafford Publishing]]. The book is a sibling's perspective of autism. It was later re-released in both Paperback and Hardcover format through Lulu Publishing.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gonzalez|first=Zack|title=Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism|year=2009|publisher=Trafford}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Gonzalez|first=Zack|title=Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism, Second Editon|year=2010|publisher=Lulu Publishing / A Zack Gonzalez Book|isbn=978-0-557-73643-0}}</ref>
In October 2009, his first book, ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism'' was released, which was later re-released in November 2010.<ref name="Biography"/>


His advocacy efforts continued with events like Laugh Now for Autism, Rock Now for Autism, and his work with [[Jenny McCarthy]]'s autism foundation, Generation Rescue, which he became executive director of in 2018.<ref name="Generation Rescue">{{cite web|url=http://www.generationrescue.org/latest-news/zack-peter-executive-director/|title=Generation Rescue|date=27 November 2021 }}</ref> After nearly 10 years with the foundation, he ended his term in the summer of 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Skinny Confidential: How to Be an Influential Influencer |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skinny-confidential-how-to-be-influential-influencer/id1387595462?i=1000442661364 |website=The #Adulting Podcast}}</ref>
=== 2010: AUTISM AWARENESS by Zack ===
In June 2010, Zack released an autism awareness t-shirt line, titled AUTISM AWARENESS by Zack. The line featured a controversial slogan, "Make Our Vaccines Green," which was promoting removing toxic chemicals from U.S. vaccinations. The line was pulled from sale and placed on hiatus in Summer 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.html|title=Biography}}</ref>


=== Comedy ===
In May 2010, "it's on with Zack" returned for a second season with new co-host Nicci Bates, who is the founder of [http://www.gfcfdoneeasy.com GFCF Done Easy]. The show ended its radio broadcast in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/itsonwithzack|title=BlogTalkRadio}}</ref>
In 2011, Zack began performing stand-up, performing at a variety of clubs in Los Angeles, including the world-famous [[Laugh Factory]] and [[The Comedy Store]]. He even performed with comedians from Chelsea Handler's hit late-night talk show on [[E!]], ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'' at the 2011 Laugh Now for Autism benefit show. "<ref name="Facebook">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Laugh-Now-for-Autism-281603101850733/|title=Laugh Now for Autism Facebook Page|website=[[Facebook]] }}</ref>


He has written two books of humor essays, ''Charity Bites!'' and ''When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People!''.<ref name="Biography"/>
In November 2010, ''Saving Deets!'' was officially re-released.


He hosted a short-lived YouTube series Just Plain Ridiculous with Zack and Ry from 2012 to 2013.<ref name="Biography"/>
=== 2011: Comedy and Further Activism ===
In June 2011, Zack's second book ''Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism'' was released. The comedic memoir is based on Zack's life as an activist and his many outrageous encounters in the charity world. He received much criticism pre-release, but claims that the book is not intended to bash anyone, but is instead intended to poke fun at how crazy the world of activism can really be, as stated in the book's disclaimer.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gonzalez|first=Zack|title=Charity Bites!|year=2011|publisher=Lulu Publishing / A Zack G. Comedy Production|isbn=978-1-257-09050-1}}</ref>


In April 2015, he began hosting #NoFilter with Zack Peter, a weekly entertainment podcast.<ref name="#NoFilter with Zack PEter">{{cite web|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nofilter-with-zack-peter/id1442123909|title=#NoFilter with Zack Peter}}</ref>
On June 18, 2011, "it's on with Zack" released it's first filmed episode for the season three premier. Both hosts, Noonan and Bates, returned for the third season. Season three has a comedic twist and was released weekly via [[YouTube]].


=== Literary ===
In July 2011, Zack began his first stand-up comedy tour. He has performed at famous Hollywood venues including [[The Comedy Store]] and the [[Laugh Factory]], both along the [[Sunset Strip|Sunset strip]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.htm|title=Biography}}</ref>
Zack has authored and self-published three books: ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism'', ''Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism,'' and ''When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People: A Book About Growing Up, Screwing Up, and Moving Up, with Just an Ounce of Maturity.'' His first book was published when he was sixteen, and his third when he was nineteen.<ref name="Biography"/>


[[File:Zack Gonzalez Book Signing.jpg|thumb|Zack Peter signing books at the ''Saving Deets!'' book launch in November 2010.]]
On July 20, 2011, the first Laugh Now for Autism event was held at the Hollywood Laugh Factory, where Zack shared the stage with [[Sarah Colonna]], [[Heather McDonald]], Fortune Feimster, [[Jen Kirkman]] and Ben Begley as they all performed to raise money for Jenny McCarthy's organization for autism, [[Generation Rescue]]. Laugh Now for Autism shows occur nationwide, multiple times a year.


His writing has also been featured on a variety of sites, including ''Conscious Magazine'',<ref>{{cite web|last1=Peter|first1=Zack|url=http://consciousmagazine.co/author/zack-peter/|title=About Zack Peter|publisher=Conscious Magazine|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref> ''POPSUGAR'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/author/Zack-Peter|title=Zack Peter Latest Posts|publisher=POPSUGAR}}</ref> and ''Men's Health''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.menshealth.com/health/a22718250/hims-vitamins-hair-loss-review/|title=Zack Peter Latest Posts|date=14 August 2018 |publisher=Men's Health}}</ref>
On October 19, 2011, [[Generation Rescue]] announced that they had nominated Zack for the Outstanding Youth Volunteer in Los Angeles award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and that he was voted one of the top three finalists. <ref>{{cite web|title=Generation Rescue Public Facebook Page|url=http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=162566388038&story_fbid=10150255642873039&notif_t=mention}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=AFP National Philanthropy Day® 2011 Honorees|url=http://afpglac.afpnet.org/GLACpages/GLAC2011NPDHonorees.aspx|accessdate=19 October 2011}}</ref> The award ceremony is set to take place November 16, 2011. Zack responded stating that he is "eternally grateful" and "honored." <ref>{{cite web|title=Zack Gonzalez Public Facebook Page|url=http://www.facebook.com/officialzackgonzalez/posts/2038466928590?ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Zack Gonzalez Twitter Page|url=https://twitter.com/#!/ZackGonzalez/status/126438442883219456}}</ref>
He was announced the winner at the award ceremony taking place at the Beverly Hilton on November 16, 2011, with Generation Rescue.


His fourth book, ''A Shot Of Hope'', was released in October 2014 with Skyhorse Publishing,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Peter|first1=Zack|title=A Shot of Hope|date=October 21, 2014|publisher=Skyhorse Publishing|isbn=978-1631440045}}</ref> and later sold to Simon and Schuster.<ref>{{cite book |title=Zack Peter Official Publisher Page |url=https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Shot-of-Hope/Zack-Peter/9781631440045 |website=Simon & Schuster|date=21 October 2014 |isbn=9781631440045 |last1=Peter |first1=Zack |publisher=Carrel Books }}</ref>
On December 7, 2011, Zack announced that he was currently working on his third book, which is set to debut sometime in 2012. <ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook Post|url=http://www.facebook.com/officialzackgonzalez/posts/2231643397881|accessdate=12-08-11}}</ref>


== Criticism ==
=== Podcasting ===
In April 2015, Zack began hosting "#NoFilter with Zack Peter," a pop-culture and reality TV news podcast.<ref name="#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast"/> The show has been covered in a number of media publications and as of October 2022, has been featured on Bravo's [[Summer House (2017 TV series)|Summer House]],<ref name="imdb.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8274554/ | title=Zack Peter | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref><ref name="Summer House">{{cite web |title=Summer House |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13646544/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_3 |website=IMDB |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> [[Vanderpump Rules]],<ref name="Vanderpump Rules">{{cite web |title=Vanderpump Rules |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15352488/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_2 |website=IMDB |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> and [[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]].<ref name="The Real Housewives of Beverly Hill">{{cite web |title=The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21367012/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_1 |website=IMDB |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref>
Zack speaks candidly in his book ''Charity Bites!'' about the criticism he constantly faces regarding his activism. He has been confronted publicly through his social media sites about using autism to gain notoriety and wealth, to which he has constantly denied in numerous interviews. He claims to be in "disgust" at the fact that people would even accuse him of "using" his brother.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gonzalez|first=Zack|title=Charity Bites!|year=2011|publisher=Lulu Publishing / A Zack G. Comedy Production|isbn=978-1-257-09050-1}}</ref>


In May 2018, Zack 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 (doctor)|Mark Hyman M.D.]], Josh Axe D.C., Will Cole D.C., and [[Doctor Mike|Mike Varshavski D.O.]], to health and fitness leaders like trainer [[Jillian Michaels]], Bulletproof founder [[Dave Asprey]], brain coach Jim Kwik and more.<ref>{{cite web |title=#Adulting Podcast |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting/id1387595462 |publisher=Apple |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref>
He also receives much criticism over his beliefs towards vaccinations and autism recovery. He claims to "not" be anti-vaccine, but to simply be promoting a healthier and safer vaccine list of ingredients and schedule. As far as autism recovery goes, he states in his books that he knows autism is not yet curable, but that there are many therapies and treatments that can help stabilize symptoms of autism.


In September 2022, it was announced that Zack joined [[Spotify]]'s [[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] network, hosting podcasts for The Ringer Dish and The Ringer Reality TV Podcast.<ref name="Zack Peter Instagram Account"/>
== Comedy Style ==
Zack's uses more of a sarcastic, dry-wit style of humor in his performances and books. He has even been compared to the hugely popular Chelsea Handler, to which he states is a "huge honor."


==Published works==
[[File:Zack at the Laugh Factory.jpg|thumb|Zack at the Laugh Factory]]
* ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism'' (2009)
His stand-up routine includes material about pop culture, growing up fat, his forgetful mother, being raised Catholic, and more.
* ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism, Second Edition'' (2010)

Zack says that the reason he decided to transition from inspirational activist to comedian was to be more true to himself. In interviews he states that it did not feel natural to try to be inspirational as a public speaker and that it made more sense to use his sense of humor because that is what people gravitated towards. He also states that he was tired of being "defined" by autism. He understands that autism will always be a part of his life, but he wanted to merge into something that really fit his lifestyle that he also enjoyed and could see himself doing in the future. He makes a clear point that he will always be a part of the autism community and that he will never stop fighting for the cause.

== Personal Life ==
Zack speaks candidly about his family issues regarding beliefs pertaining to autism, including debates over the gluten-free, casein-free diet. He has also briefly discussed growing up with his step-father who was an alcoholic and how it affected his life, but to this day, stands by his step-father and presents accolades for his life transformation and recent success.

Zack jokes about dating autism activist and author of ''All I Can Handle: I'm No Mother Teresa'', Kim Stagliano, but Stagliano is married and lives on the other side of the country. Zack has even joked about dating himself, claiming that it is the best way to know his lover will never cheat on him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zackgonzalez.com/Zack-s-Bio.htm|title=Biography}}</ref>


== Published Works ==
* ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism'' (2009)
* ''Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism, Second Edition'' (2010)
* ''Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism'' (2011)
* ''Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism'' (2011)
* ''When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People!'' (2012)
* ''A Shot of Hope: Real Wisdom From a Real Sibling Warrior Providing Real Hope for Autism'' (2014)


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Title !! Dates !! Role !! Notes
|-
| ''Prank My Mom'' || 2012 || Self || Zack and his mother were participants on the hidden camera show. Prank: "Match dot Mom"
|-
| ''DigiKiss'' || 2019 || Self || Zack was featured in a live-streamed blind-date on Adult Swim, which was later broadcast on Cartoon Network.<ref name="Adult Swim">{{cite web|url=https://www.adultswim.com/videos/digikiss/mathew-ameena-dj-zack|title=DigiKiss - Mathew & Ameena & DJ & Zack - Adult Swim}}</ref>
|-
| ''Phone Swap'' || 2019 || Self || Episode: "Zack and Frankie".<ref name="IMDB">{{cite web|url=https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt10476910/|title=Phone Swap IMDB}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Summer House (2017 TV series)|Summer House]]'' || 2021 || Self || Episode: "Kiss and Don't Tell"<ref name="imdb.com"/><ref name="Summer House"/>
|-
| ''[[Vanderpump Rules]]'' || 2021 || Self || Episode: "We're Back Baby".<ref name="Vanderpump Rules"/>
|-
| ''[[Vanderpump Rules]]'' || 2021 || Self || Episode: "Pitch No-So-Perfect".<ref>{{cite web |title=Vanderpump Rules |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15749642/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_2 |website=IMDB}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (season 12)|The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]]'' || 2022 || Self || Episode: "Not My Sister's Keeper".<ref name="The Real Housewives of Beverly Hill"/>
|}

=== Web series ===
=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Title !! Dates !! Role !! Notes
! Title !! Dates !! Role !! Notes
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| ''it's on with Zack'' || June 2011-November 2011 || Host || Gonzalez hosted, wrote, and produced the show. (8 Episodes)
| ''it's on with Zack'' || June 2011-November 2011 || Host || Peter hosted, wrote, and produced the show. (8 Episodes)
|-
| ''Just Plain Ridiculous with Zack and Ry'' || October 2012-October 2013|| Host || Peter hosted, wrote, and produced the show with musician Ry Matthews.
|}
|}


=== Radio ===
=== Radio/Podcast ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
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! Title !! Dates !! Role !! Notes
! Title !! Dates !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
| ''it's on with Zack'' || July 2009-December 2010 || Host || Gonzalez hosted and produced the radio broadcast. (18 Episodes)
| ''it's on with Zack'' || July 2009-December 2010 || Host || Peter hosted and produced the radio broadcast. (18 Episodes)
|-
| ''#NoFilter with Zack Peter'' || April 2015- || Host || Peter hosts and produces the weekly podcast, covering pop-culture and reality TV news.
|-
| ''#Adulting: Life Hacks to Get Your Sh*t Together'' || May 2018 – 2021 || Host || Peter hosted and produced the weekly podcast with wellness expert Nikki Sharp and Abigail Fraher.
|}
|}


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! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Notes
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Notes
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| 2009 || MSAAFinc. Award || Young Hero's Literary Work of the Year || Won || Won for ''Saving Deets!''
| 2009 || MSAAFinc. Award || Young Hero's Literary Work of the Year || Won || Won for ''Saving Deets!''
|-
|-
| 2009 || Examiner.com Recognition || 2009's Teens That Inspire || Won || Recognition (not official award)
| 2009 || Examiner.com Recognition || 2009's Teens That Inspire || Won || Recognition (not official award)
|-
|-
| 2011 || [[Association of Fundraising Professionals]] Award || Outstanding Youth Volunteer || Won || Nominated by Generation Rescue. Zack accepted the titled in Los Angeles on November 16, 2011.
| 2011 || [[Association of Fundraising Professionals]] Award || Outstanding Youth Volunteer || Won || Nominated by Generation Rescue. Zack accepted the award in Los Angeles on November 16, 2011.
|-
| 2013 || WEGO Health Activist Award || Hilarious Health Activist || Nominated || Announced by WEGO Health on October 10, 2013; results pending.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/zack-390 |title=Zack - WEGO Health Activist Awards Nominee |work=awards.wegohealth.com |year=2014 |access-date=June 22, 2014}}</ref>
|}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.zackgonzalez.com Official Website]
* [http://www.justplainzack.com Official Website]



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Latest revision as of 06:05, 5 August 2024

Zack Peter
Zack Peter in 2019
Born
Peter Zachary Gonzalez

June 15, 1993
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
Other namesZack Peter
Occupation(s)Podcaster, Comedian, Writer/Author
Years active2009–present
WebsiteJust Plain Zack

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[2] and Men's Health.[3] He is best known as the host of the podcast, #NoFilter with Zack Peter.[4][5] The podcast regularly ranks in the Top Shows in TV & Film on Apple Podcasts,[6] and has gained additional popularity on YouTube.[7]

In 2022, he joined Spotify's The Ringer network as a pop-culture podcast host.[8]

Early life

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Peter grew up in Los Angeles, CA. His mother's name is Nancy. She was a contestant on the Sci-Fi reality show Estate of Panic in the episode "Don't Burst My Bubble" in 2008[9][circular reference] and was even pranked by Zack on Lifetime's Prank My Mom.[10][circular reference] He has a total of six siblings, two from his mother's side (Elijah Joeb and Ethan) and four from his father's side.[11][12]

Career

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Advocacy

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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."[4]

Following Play Now for Autism, he then began hosting an internet talk-radio show, "it's on with Zack." The show started in July 2009 and ended in December 2011. On the show, Peter interviewed guests active in the autism community, covered recent news, and hosted debates.[4][13]

In October 2009, his first book, Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism was released, which was later re-released in November 2010.[4]

His advocacy efforts continued with events like Laugh Now for Autism, Rock Now for Autism, and his work with Jenny McCarthy's autism foundation, Generation Rescue, which he became executive director of in 2018.[14] After nearly 10 years with the foundation, he ended his term in the summer of 2019.[15]

Comedy

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In 2011, Zack began performing stand-up, performing at a variety of clubs in Los Angeles, including the world-famous Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store. He even performed with comedians from Chelsea Handler's hit late-night talk show on E!, Chelsea Lately at the 2011 Laugh Now for Autism benefit show. "[16]

He has written two books of humor essays, Charity Bites! and When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People!.[4]

He hosted a short-lived YouTube series Just Plain Ridiculous with Zack and Ry from 2012 to 2013.[4]

In April 2015, he began hosting #NoFilter with Zack Peter, a weekly entertainment podcast.[17]

Literary

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Zack has authored and self-published three books: Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism, Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism, and When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People: A Book About Growing Up, Screwing Up, and Moving Up, with Just an Ounce of Maturity. His first book was published when he was sixteen, and his third when he was nineteen.[4]

Zack Peter signing books at the Saving Deets! book launch in November 2010.

His writing has also been featured on a variety of sites, including Conscious Magazine,[18] POPSUGAR,[19] and Men's Health.[20]

His fourth book, A Shot Of Hope, was released in October 2014 with Skyhorse Publishing,[21] and later sold to Simon and Schuster.[22]

Podcasting

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In April 2015, Zack began hosting "#NoFilter with Zack Peter," a pop-culture and reality TV news podcast.[5] The show has been covered in a number of media publications and as of October 2022, has been featured on Bravo's Summer House,[23][24] Vanderpump Rules,[25] and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.[26]

In May 2018, Zack 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.[27]

In September 2022, it was announced that Zack joined Spotify's The Ringer network, hosting podcasts for The Ringer Dish and The Ringer Reality TV Podcast.[8]

Published works

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  • Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism (2009)
  • Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism, Second Edition (2010)
  • Charity Bites!: The Untold Stories of the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Autism Activism (2011)
  • When Life Hands You Lemons. . . Throw Them At People! (2012)
  • A Shot of Hope: Real Wisdom From a Real Sibling Warrior Providing Real Hope for Autism (2014)

Filmography

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Television

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Title Dates Role Notes
Prank My Mom 2012 Self Zack and his mother were participants on the hidden camera show. Prank: "Match dot Mom"
DigiKiss 2019 Self Zack was featured in a live-streamed blind-date on Adult Swim, which was later broadcast on Cartoon Network.[28]
Phone Swap 2019 Self Episode: "Zack and Frankie".[29]
Summer House 2021 Self Episode: "Kiss and Don't Tell"[23][24]
Vanderpump Rules 2021 Self Episode: "We're Back Baby".[25]
Vanderpump Rules 2021 Self Episode: "Pitch No-So-Perfect".[30]
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 2022 Self Episode: "Not My Sister's Keeper".[26]

Web series

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Title Dates Role Notes
it's on with Zack June 2011-November 2011 Host Peter hosted, wrote, and produced the show. (8 Episodes)
Just Plain Ridiculous with Zack and Ry October 2012-October 2013 Host Peter hosted, wrote, and produced the show with musician Ry Matthews.

Radio/Podcast

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Title Dates Role Notes
it's on with Zack July 2009-December 2010 Host Peter hosted and produced the radio broadcast. (18 Episodes)
#NoFilter with Zack Peter April 2015- Host Peter hosts and produces the weekly podcast, covering pop-culture and reality TV news.
#Adulting: Life Hacks to Get Your Sh*t Together May 2018 – 2021 Host Peter hosted and produced the weekly podcast with wellness expert Nikki Sharp and Abigail Fraher.

Awards

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Year Award Category Result Notes
2009 MSAAFinc. Award Young Hero's Literary Work of the Year Won Won for Saving Deets!
2009 Examiner.com Recognition 2009's Teens That Inspire Won Recognition (not official award)
2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Award Outstanding Youth Volunteer Won Nominated by Generation Rescue. Zack accepted the award in Los Angeles on November 16, 2011.
2013 WEGO Health Activist Award Hilarious Health Activist Nominated Announced by WEGO Health on October 10, 2013; results pending.[31]

References

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  1. ^ "Biography".
  2. ^ "Zack Peter Author Page". PopSugar. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Zack Peter Author Page". Men's Health. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
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  5. ^ a b "#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast". Apple. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  6. ^ "#NoFilter with Zack Peter Podcast Rankings". Chartable. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Zack Peter YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Zack Peter Instagram Account". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  9. ^ Estate of Panic
  10. ^ Prank My Mom
  11. ^ "The Confidence Crown Podcast".
  12. ^ Mills, Kareen. "Being Motherhustler". Being Motherhustler. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Love Beauty Wellness Podcast".
  14. ^ "Generation Rescue". 27 November 2021.
  15. ^ "The Skinny Confidential: How to Be an Influential Influencer". The #Adulting Podcast.
  16. ^ "Laugh Now for Autism Facebook Page". Facebook.
  17. ^ "#NoFilter with Zack Peter".
  18. ^ Peter, Zack. "About Zack Peter". Conscious Magazine. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  19. ^ "Zack Peter Latest Posts". POPSUGAR.
  20. ^ "Zack Peter Latest Posts". Men's Health. 14 August 2018.
  21. ^ Peter, Zack (October 21, 2014). A Shot of Hope. Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 978-1631440045.
  22. ^ Peter, Zack (21 October 2014). Zack Peter Official Publisher Page. Carrel Books. ISBN 9781631440045. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  23. ^ a b "Zack Peter". IMDb.
  24. ^ a b "Summer House". IMDB. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  25. ^ a b "Vanderpump Rules". IMDB. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  26. ^ a b "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". IMDB. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  27. ^ "#Adulting Podcast". Apple. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  28. ^ "DigiKiss - Mathew & Ameena & DJ & Zack - Adult Swim".
  29. ^ "Phone Swap IMDB".
  30. ^ "Vanderpump Rules". IMDB.
  31. ^ "Zack - WEGO Health Activist Awards Nominee". awards.wegohealth.com. 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
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