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From Ohio to Hollywood: Jeff Timmons on the Rise, the Grind, and the Glamour of 98 Degrees
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I 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 it
- The truth about the “boy band wars” with *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
- His dream boy band Chip 'n’ Dales lineup (yes, you read that right)
- The one thing that keeps him mentally and physically strong today
This 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.
Chapters
1. Welcome to The Keri Croft Show (00:00:00)
2. Ohio Roots and Shared Beginnings (00:01:20)
3. Early Days in LA and Hollywood (00:03:52)
4. The Dark Side of Overnight Success (00:10:24)
5. Mental Health, Fitness, and Mindfulness (00:15:54)
6. Boy Band Rivalries and Friendships (00:25:48)
7. New Music and The Boy Band Symphony (00:33:58)
8. Hypotheticals and Favorite Influences (00:41:32)
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