March 13, 2026
If you’ve been living in the Netherlands long enough you can pronounce the term ‘gemeenteraadsverkiezingen'... then GO VOTE 18 March!
Greg Shapiro Hosts Amsterdam Debate
Gregory Shapiro Tag
Greg Shapiro New Show ‘KING ME’
February 18, 2026
In 2026, on 4 July, the USA celebrates 250 years of independence - by bringing back the King. Dutch-American comedian Greg Shapiro says: “what a perfect time for another American Revolution.”
Greg’s Dutch Climate Startups
February 18, 2026
In January I spoke at the HollandBio event, and I was inspired by this new Dutch startup called Qorium that makes lab-grown leather. Why is this such a potential game changer? Fighting Deforestation.
Shapiro New OpenMic Night
January 10, 2026
There’s something lovely happening in Amsterdam’s English-language comedy scene, and I want to contribute. There are so many new voices coming up, but they need more opportunities to develop. Bar Boele is the campus hangout for the cultural center at Theater Griffioen / Rialto. So why not have a Monday Open Mic Night there?
Greg Shapiro Keynote Demo
January 10, 2026
“You didn’t just add humor to the evening – you elevated it. Your insight, your sharpness, your perfectly tailored jokes – it was just masterful.”
Pep & Greg Political PubQuiz
January 6, 2026
"a mix of stand-up and a pub quiz... [Pep & Greg] created the volatile charm of two mischievous uncles, the kind who could start a dinner-table mutiny. Their rhythm was elegantly elastic … the performance glowed."
Shapiro Wins TV Quiz
December 30, 2025
In which I compete in a Dutch music quiz vs. Dutch speakers - and win! (even though the referee kept trying to get me drunk)
Greg Shapiro Event Host
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.)
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.
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