From Prank to Tradition with Peabody DuckMaster Kenon Walker

Taylor Ann sits down with Kenon Walker — Memphis's one and only Duckmaster at The Peabody Memphis — for the full story behind the city's most famous residents. Kenon walks through how the tradition began in 1933,  and how bellman Edward Pembroke turned that into the now-famous Duck March ceremony in 1940, coining the "Duckmaster" title itself. Whether you've caught the Duck March a hundred times or have never made it over to the Peabody lobby, this conversation is a joyful, behind-the-scenes look at one of Memphis's most beloved traditions — and the man carrying it forward.   🎙️ THIS MIC IS POWERED BY ORTHOSOUTH This mic is powered by OrthoSouth, delivering world-class orthopedic care across the Mid-South. Learn more at orthosouth.org (https://orthosouth.org/) .   📲 FOLLOW US Follow the Greater Memphis Chamber on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X at @MemphisChamber.   🔔 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Talk Chamber and share it with a friend or colleague. New episodes drop regularly with the latest on the Chamber, economic development, and all things Memphis.