December 18, 2025
In Corporate Speaking, there are two basic categories: Event Host and Keynote Speaker. Sometimes I’m hired to do both! (But here's me as Event Host.)
Greg Shapiro Event Host
Dutch stuff Tag
Shapiro Voices Dutch AFV
November 24, 2025
During the audition, I tried a couple options. In the end, they chose for the dry, sardonic voice - with the occasional over-the-top American announcer thrown in. Somewhere between David Spade and John Cleese.
Shapiro’s Dutch Climate GoodNews
November 13, 2025
Every year the Netherlands - the tiny NL! - puts 300 million kg textiles into the recycling bins. Only 15% is actually recycled... Not for long? Here are 3 Dutch startups changing the game.
GREG SHAPIRO DOES FINTECH
November 12, 2025
Dear reader, I'm not an expert in Financial Technology. But I got the call to do my “PowerPoint Parody,” where I take notes on everyone’s PowerPoints and do a comedy recap at the end of the day. It worked. Once you get the first Laugh-Out-Loud moment, it becomes infectious.
Shapiro PePijn Host Review
November 6, 2025
“The evening was MC’d by …the ever suave Greg Shapiro. …His relaxed, easy-going style got everyone in the mood.” “There was a lot of interaction ...it was always good natured and created a really good, friendly atmosphere and everybody had a good night out.”
Greg Shapiro Comedy Specials
October 28, 2025
Bad news: My comedy specials don’t exist on any streaming platform where you can watch them all the way through.
Good news: your attention span probably isn’t that long. Hello, YouTube!
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.”
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
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."
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