Philemon Chambers plays Deputy Augustus on The CW's Walker: Independence. Chambers (who said I can call him Philly) spoke about the importance of diversity on the show and how it's not being used to further the storyline but exists because it should. We discussed the evolution of Augustus from when we first met him to the epic finale, with Augustus being the one to get that final shot in. Philly is one of the most accessible people to speak to; we found ourselves laughing and connecting personally before hitting the record button. We spoke about life, what we have in common, and our overall experiences. He is so loving and supportive of his cast and is humbled by the position he has been graced with. In addition, we both shared our mutual appreciation of trying to destigmatize mental health. We hope to be able to create a more serious forum in the future where we can discuss it in depth because, as he mentions, 'no one is alone in this.' Regardless, Chambers was one of the brightest lights we have had on the podcast, and his insights into the storyline, his character, his castmates, and ultimately his life are ones that I aspire to bottle up. Hope you enjoy getting to know "Philly" as much as I did.
Host: Monica Gleberman
Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah
Social Media Graphic: Jojo
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Synopsis:
Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems.
*Walker: Independence is available to stream for free on The CW app. 
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