Ken Jeong on Reinventing Himself and Trusting His Instincts (January 2026)

Ken Jeong is an actor and comedian who has built an illustrious career spanning film, television, and stand-up, from The Hangover and Community to 14 seasons on The Masked Singer. Jeong sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his evolution from practicing physician to comedian, how finding success later in life has shaped his perspective, and why ensemble work has played such a central role in his career. Plus, he reflects on the support of his family, the importance of projects like KPop Demon Hunters and Crazy Rich Asians in his career and how he’s learned to take his work seriously without taking himself too seriously. (Original broadcast date January 11, 2026.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.