Met Billy Bilbos at Prairiewood Swimming Pool after he dropped an absolute bomb off the side—water went everywhere, lifeguards probably reconsidered their career, and somehow… we were mates for life from that moment This ep of Call a Mate gets real though.

Billy opens up about growing up not being the smartest kid in school, losing his dad young, and navigating some heavy stuff at home. The kind of things most people carry quietly. We also get into those late-night chats that actually matter—the ones where you stop pretending you’re all good.Funny thing is, I used to copy Billy in computer class… I came first, he came second. Turns out that was about the only time I ever got one over him. Because watching how he’s handled life since—different story.

Billy and Sylvia were also the first people I ever properly opened up to about my own mental health. Sitting out the back of Maccas, just talking honestly. No filters, no pretending. That stuff sticks with you.

Now Billy’s working with the top banks, but this isn’t a “success story” in the typical sense—it’s about resilience, perspective, and the mates you can actually call when things get heavy.If you’ve ever had one of those late-night chats… this one’s for you.