From Ohio to Hollywood: Jeff Timmons on the Rise, the Grind, and the Glamour of 98 Degrees

Send us Fan MailI never thought my Bluffton, Ohio deli girl era would come full circle like this—but here we are.This week on The Keri Croft Show, I’m joined by the one-and-only Jeff Timmons. From his humble Ohio roots to global fame, Jeff shares what life in a boy band was really like: the mental toll, the money misconceptions, the pressure to keep climbing even when you’ve already “made it.”We talked about:Why 98 Degrees almost didn’t make itThe truth about the “boy band wars” with *NSYNC and Backstreet BoysHis dream boy band Chip 'n’ Dales lineup (yes, you read that right)The one thing that keeps him mentally and physically strong todayThis episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt—and if you’ve ever chased a dream, been blindsided by success, or just needed a reminder to get right with your own mind, you’ll take something from it.💥 And if you’re local...Jeff is performing LIVE with the Columbus Symphony on June 13 at Columbus Commons for A Boy Band Symphony—an epic night of nostalgia you do not want to miss.🎟 Grab your tickets now:👉 https://columbussymphony.com/event/a-boy-band-symphony/Hit play. This one’s got range.