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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!

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.
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