Michael Szatmáry
About Michael Szatmáry
Michael Szatmary was born on November 4, 1974 in Bratislava, Slovakia. A political science graduate, he spent years working as a television journalist and foreign correspondent before discovering stand-up comedy. Along the way he also co-founded the band Heaven Street Seven, which signed to BMG Ariola in 1997 and released radio hits "Get Me" and "Like a Rain". It is a background that makes him genuinely unusual on the Slovak comedy circuit - part journalist, part musician, part comedian.
Since 2016 Szatmary has performed with Silne Reci (Strong Speeches), founded in 2009 by Jan Gordulic and recognized as the largest and most influential Slovak stand-up collective. His comedy draws on his Jewish heritage, political experience, and the ironies of modern Slovak life. His debut solo special "Profesionalny Zid" (The Professional Jew, 2019) completed more than 14 sold-out tour dates across Slovakia and Czech Republic and is available on silnereci.sk. In 2024 he reunited with fellow Silne Reci comedian Tomas Hudak for the joint special "Konecne Spolu" (Finally Together), which toured both countries. Beyond stand-up, Szatmary continues to work as an event moderator, hosting major ceremonies including the Nations Memory Award (2021-2023) and multiple editions of Fenix - Cultural Memory of the Year.
Michael Szatmary performs regularly in Slovakia and Czech Republic with Silne Reci and on solo dates.
Videos (302)
Videos 289 to 302 of 302.
0:53F(L)OOR - Comedy Talk Show by Michael Szatmary: Vol. 6 Promo
293 views
3:41Michael Szatmary - "Think like you"
268 views
3:59Michael Szatmary - You know I am No good 2012 (Amy Winehouse Tribute)
263 views
3:06Jimmy Somerville - Control (Michael Szatmary Trap Remix 2025)
243 views
1:55FLOOR - Comedy Talkshow Vol. 33: Michal Meško o tom ako získal Martinus
233 views
2:37Michael Szatmary ft Steklo - Once Again
223 views
3:17Michael Szatmary - Make It Bounce
215 views
1:57FLOOR - Comedy Talkshow Vol. 33: Michal Meško o kradnutí kníh
210 views
0:18Speváčka Gitla Yosub zdraví čitateľov DELETu
195 views
2:39ZUSHA - Burning To Be Light (Michael Szatmary Summer Remix)
193 views
0:37Singing dog - Nikita (Michael Szatmary EDIT)
190 views
1:22Michael Szatmary: Endless Night (LIVE at Plebs na Bitunku)
184 views
4:10Michael Szatmary vs Michael Jackson - Billie Jean 2009
184 views
Živé vysielanie používateľa Michael Szatmary
0 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is Michael Szatmary?
Michael Szatmary is a Slovak stand-up comedian, journalist, moderator, and musician born in Bratislava in 1974. He is a member of Silne Reci, Slovakia's largest stand-up collective, and is known for his solo special "Profesionalny Zid" (The Professional Jew).
What is Silne Reci?
Silne Reci (Strong Speeches) is the largest and most established Slovak stand-up comedy group, founded in 2009 by Jan Gordulic. The collective performs regularly across Slovakia and Czech Republic and has produced most of the leading names in Slovak stand-up comedy.
What stand-up specials does Michael Szatmary have?
He has two specials: "Profesionalny Zid" (The Professional Jew, 2019), his debut solo show that completed 14+ performances on tour; and "Konecne Spolu" (Finally Together, 2024), a joint special with fellow comedian Tomas Hudak.
What is Michael Szatmary's comedy style?
His comedy is political, ironic, and personal. He draws heavily on his Jewish heritage (self-described as a "professional Jew"), his experience as a journalist, and the quirks of Slovak and Czech society. He sometimes performs stand-up with piano, reflecting his musical background.
Where can I follow Michael Szatmary online?
He is active on Instagram (@michaelszatmary, 28K followers), YouTube (@MichaelSzatmary), and his profile on the official Silne Reci website at silnereci.sk.
Comedians similar to Michael Szatmáry
Same comedic style, across countries
