“Good evening. My name is Brother Zebanicus.
Please remain seated.”
ARRIVED FROM THE FIRST CENTURY · CURRENTLY IN MEMPHIS
Brother
Zebanicus
Best Friend to Jesus
I knew him before the crowds, the disciples, and the drama. Back before the beard. Somebody should probably set the record straight.

to the Memphis stage.
THERE IS MORE TO THE STORY
A rather unusual universe.
Live comedy
Stories from before the beard. And a few things history forgot.
02ILLUSTRATED ADVENTURESThe cartoons
A first-century friend wanders through the modern world.
03LITTLE AFFIRMATIONSQuiet wisdom
Riverbank thoughts, broken sandals, and seeds worth planting.
04OUT AMONG THE PEOPLEAround Memphis
Beale Street conversations, curious strangers, and tiny Jesuses.
BEFORE THERE WAS A STORY
He was my friend.
That part is true.
I knew Jesus before the crowds, before the disciples, before anybody thought to write anything down. We were neighbors. We were friends. We probably borrowed each other’s tools.
These days I tell the parts history missed: the ordinary human moments, the work, the laughter, and the possibility that the strongest man in the room was also the kindest.
— Brother ZebSOMETHING FOR THE ROAD
“A closed fist catches nothing.More from the riverbank →
Open your hand.
Let things come. Let things leave.”
LOOK WHO TURNED UP
Find me in Memphis.
On a stage, somewhere around Beale Street, or wherever somebody needs a reminder that history has a sense of humor.
A LITTLE HOLY MISCHIEF
Have a stage?
I have a few stories.
Comedy clubs, church gatherings, community events, and unexpected places. Reach out through Facebook for bookings, appearances, and questions about the glowing box.