January 10, 2023
Finally, a magazine dedicated to Sharing Best Practice in the (Corporate) Events Sector! I was happy to be interviewed for Conference Matters Magazine.
Greg Shapiro in ‘Conference Matters’
Dutch stuff Tag
DUTCH TO THE RESCUE
January 6, 2023
So many examples of Dutch traditions and innovations to fight climate change, but they don't like to brag. That's where I come in.
Greg Shapiro PePijn’s Comedy Club
November 24, 2022
The English-language comedy scene in The Netherlands is developing so much comedy talent - for under €20 you can easily see 'Tomorrow’s Netflix Special' comedians.
Greg Gets Name-Checked on TV
November 2, 2022
One of the more bizarre aspects of knowing famous people is when they name-check you on TV: sometimes a compliment; sometimes an insult
Greg Shapiro ‘NETHERLANDS CHEERLEADER’
October 19, 2022
An interview with Greg Shapiro in Speakers Academy Magazine, 2022
Dutch Direct vs the Elephant in the Room
October 11, 2022
Dutch culture prides itself on being ‘Dutch direct,’ which is an indirect way of saying ‘rude.’ Sometimes I get hired by Dutch companies to host their events...
COMEDY CENTRAL NEWS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
September 27, 2022
In 2007, Viacom’s Comedy Central launched its first channel in the Netherlands. The Dutch producers wanted to create a new TV show for the occasion. So Boom Chicago got the call to create a show, and we came in with a concept that was basically “What if The Muppet Show had a Weekend Update?”
Greg Shapiro EditieNL ‘Going Dutch’
September 20, 2022
In August, Dutch American comedian Greg Shapiro was asked to comment on the Dutch app Tikkie (and their new tool ‘Groupie’) by EditieNL on Dutch RTL. "Now that I think about it, if there’s one person who never orders the appetizer - it’s ME. So I have to admit: when I go out to eat with a group, I’m the one saying ‘I’ve itemized my part of the bill.’ I'VE TRULY GONE DUTCH.”
GREG SHAPIRO’S WEIRDEST GIGS EVER – Podcast Interview
June 27, 2022
When I was asked to talk about my ‘weirdest gigs ever’ for the ELEKTRA Podcast, I said YES. I talked about performing for a Dutch bachelorette party in the mid-90’s, when they chanted something to me during the show. It was months later when I realized “Broek uit! Broek uit! Broek uit, op je rug!” meant “Pants off! Pants off! Pants off, on your back!” Yes, Dutch women are very direct.
Greg Shapiro Hosts CitizenM TV Episode 2
June 20, 2022
I must admit: when I’d hosted the first CitizenM TV, I’d never stayed at a CitizenM hotel before. For Season 2, I did my homework. I got to do an overnight ‘staycation' at the Amsterdam Amstel location. The concept for Season 2 was to show me warming up before the show - IN a CitizenM hotel room. Hence - WARNING: CONTAINS SOME MALE NUDITY.
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