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Greg Shapiro Hosts Inclusivity25

October 20, 2025
“We need someone to host our Diversity event in Amsterdam. Who should we get?” A WHITE GUY?! Yes. “When we bring it up, people think we’re whining. When you bring it up, it’s harder to ignore.”

Funny Faux-King Protest Signs

October 17, 2025
In June of 2025, I went to the Amsterdam "No Tyrants" protest with a sign saying “Tiny Dictator.” But my favorite sign said "No Faux-King Way." Which is your favorite?

Greg Shapiro Acting Demo

Greg Shapiro photo by Adrie Mouthaan
September 25, 2025
I’ve played serious roles, ridiculous roles - and I’ve also played in 360 degrees for a VR video game. Then I’ve played dramatic roles, comedic roles - and I’ve parachuted into Belgium for a potato video.

Greg Shapiro, Kimmel & Self-Censorship

September 20, 2025
I’m doing a show next with Boom Chicago - about the upcoming Dutch election. And what exactly shall we joke about? What is tasteful enough, sharp enough - but also safe enough?

Shapiro’s Orange Going Green

Greg Shapiro Orange Going Green
September 8, 2025
Want a quick mental health boost? I’ve got a secret: Not all climate news is bad. I’ve been collecting all kinds of examples of CGN: Climate Good News. And now there are so many... Big Oil can’t possibly kill ALL of them, right?

Greg Shapiro New York Times Quote

August 8, 2025
"It is not always an easy balancing act. 'The rule of thumb is to make fun of your own nationality first,' said Greg Shapiro, a Chicago-born comedian who has been living in the Netherlands since 1994, and who performs English-language improv and stand-up for a living."

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala
March 9, 2025
I may be back to host another NAF gala for 2025. As the US / EU alliance is being torn apart, we need organizations like the Netherland America Foundation more than ever.

Shapiro on Dutch Health Care

March 6, 2025
The Netherlands has earned a reputation as the drug capital of Europe, with its famous tolerance of soft drugs. But if it’s really the Drug Capital, then you’d assume you could get drugs from the Dutch health care system… which is virtually impossible.

Greg Shapiro FD Persoonlijk

February 20, 2025
When Joe Biden dropped out and Kamala Harris stepped in, Greg Shapiro thought, "it's a good thing I added 'No Country for Old Men' to my show title."
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