Papa D's Corner: Story Time by Papa D

What happens when you start wondering where you belong next? I’m leaving Mississippi to explore new places, meet people, and find out what the next chapter of my life could look like. Nashville and Charlotte are on the list, but I don’t know where I’ll end up. Along the way, I’ll look at neighborhoods, housing, pickleball, friendships, and the little things that make a place feel like home. I’ll s...

Which AI tool is best for creating videos? After experimenting with a whole bunch of them, Papa D has discovered that's probably the wrong question. In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , I introduce you to my slightly dysfunctional AI production team and share what I've learned from actually using these tools to create animated stories, training videos, podcasts, and other content. We tal...

In this special episode, Papa D steps away from the usual format to share the very personal story behind Me and You and Kalamazoo —and why artificial intelligence has become an important tool in bringing these stories to life. The story actually began decades before AI, when Papa D made up bedtime adventures for his young children featuring a character named Kalamazoo. Years later, those children...

One week ago, I started a 60-day experiment to see whether I could build an AI assistant that could do more than answer questions— could AI actually become a useful part of running my business? Well, Week 1 got busy fast. In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , I share what happened after I put Opal, my AI assistant, to work. We expanded Opal’s knowledge, built a new FastTrack training program for ag...

What if one person could build an entire AI staff using the technology available right now? That’s the experiment Papa D is beginning. Over the next 60 days, I’m going to explore whether ChatGPT, AI agents, automation, browser tools, digital avatars, and other emerging AI technologies can help one small-business owner accomplish work that once required an entire team. The goal is to build what I’m...

What if your business could remember everything you've ever learned? In this episode of Papa D's Corner , I take you behind the scenes as I build Breland AI Headquarters —a real-world project that's transforming the way I run my insurance agency. This isn't a discussion about complicated technology or computer programming. It's a practical look at how I'm using today&...

Why Papa D Created Me and You and Kalamazoo Using AI In this special episode, Papa D shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of the Me and You and Kalamazoo children's series and explains why he chose to use artificial intelligence to help bring these adventures to life. Long before AI existed, Papa D was creating bedtime stories for his own children, featuring a character named...

Artificial intelligence is changing so fast that it's hard to keep up. Every week there's a new model, a new tool, or a new company claiming they've built the smartest AI in the world. ChatGPT. Gemini. Claude. Grok. DeepSeek. Perplexity. OpenArt. HeyGen. ElevenLabs. Suno. Udio. What do all these tools actually do, and which ones are worth your time? In this episode of Papa D's...

How I Created a Cartoon Series Using Artificial Intelligence What does it actually take to create an animated cartoon using artificial intelligence? In this episode of Papa D's Corner, I pull back the curtain and show you my real-world process for creating an episode of Me and You and Kalamazoo . From the earliest story ideas to a finished animated scene, you'll see how I use AI tools to...

How I Used AI to Create Storytime by Papa D What if someone told you that artificial intelligence could help create books, podcasts, videos, documentaries, and even stories for your grandchildren? A few years ago, I wouldn't have believed it myself. In this episode of Papa D's Corner, I share how I used AI tools to help create Storytime by Papa D, including projects such as Meant to Live...

The epic conclusion to the Eye of the Storm saga. As Hurricane Katrina unleashes its full fury on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hunter Steele, Tina, and a small group of determined hospital staff and volunteers find themselves facing impossible challenges in a desperate fight for survival. With floodwaters rising, communication cut off, and chaos spreading throughout the region, ordinary people are...

Eye of the Storm – Part 3: The Storm As Hurricane Katrina closes in on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hunter Steele finds himself stranded in a city that has already been abandoned. With emergency personnel ordered to evacuate and businesses boarded shut, Pascagoula has become a ghost town waiting for impact. Seeking shelter, Hunter arrives at Singing River Hospital, where hundreds of patients and st...

Eye of the Storm – Part 2: No Accident As Hurricane Katrina barrels toward the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tina Collins finds herself fighting for her life inside a Pascagoula hospital. What began as a mysterious illness has quickly become something far more serious. As doctors struggle to find answers, Tina's family fears they may be running out of time. Meanwhile, outside the hospital walls, th...

Tonight on Storytime by Papa D , we begin an emotional two-part story inspired by real events. In Eye of the Storm – Part 1: The Policy , nineteen-year-old Tina is trying to navigate adulthood, motherhood, financial struggles, and an uncertain future while raising her infant son, Jamie. Life already feels overwhelming enough — until one ordinary evening slowly turns into a nightmare that will chan...

Meant to Live is the premiere episode of Storytime by Papa D — a new storytelling series featuring unforgettable tales inspired by real life, history, mystery, survival, and imagination. In this powerful and emotional story, a Vietnam soldier named Dale survives not one… but multiple near-death experiences that seem almost impossible to explain. From fiery helicopter crashes deep in the jungle… to...

In this episode of Papa D’s Corner, we explore a question that sounds like science fiction — but may become reality sooner than most people think: Could AI-powered flying cars help transform Mississippi’s future? Papa D is joined by Mila (Grok), Claude, and Chatty Patty for a fascinating discussion about autonomous transportation, electric flying vehicles, artificial intelligence, and why Mississi...

Life can knock you down. Fear, failure, rejection, heartbreak, stress, financial struggles, and disappointment can make you feel like you’re walking straight through hell. But what if the answer isn’t to stop… but to keep going? In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , Papa D shares real talk about perseverance, mindset, attitude, fear of the unknown, and the power of perspective. Through stories, mot...

In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , we take a closer look at how Mississippi can position itself as a leader in the future of energy—without raising taxes. As artificial intelligence continues to drive unprecedented demand for electricity, the need for reliable, affordable, and scalable power has never been greater. The question is no longer if demand will increase—it’s how states will respond. M...

AI Kindergarten 101 – Start Here If You’re New to AI In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , we slow things down and go back to the basics. After a real conversation with a smart, successful friend who had never even heard of ChatGPT, it hit me—there are a lot of people out there who feel like AI is moving fast… but they’re not even sure where to begin. So this is AI Kindergarten . No technical jargo...

Does reducing your taxable income hurt your Social Security… or is that concern overblown? In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , we take a clear, practical look at one of the most common questions surrounding SIMERP and payroll tax strategies. Many people worry that lowering their taxable income today could negatively impact their future Social Security benefits. But when you understand how Social...

Building My First AI Agent – Step-by-Step Setup of OpenClaw What happens when a curious entrepreneur decides to build his first AI agent from scratch ? In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , Papa D begins the real-world journey of creating an autonomous AI assistant using OpenClaw , an open-source AI agent framework designed to automate tasks, conduct research, and interact with software on your beh...

Changing a company’s group health insurance plan can bring better coverage, lower costs, or improved provider networks. But the transition period between the old plan and the new one can sometimes create confusion for employees and their families if they don’t know what to expect. In this episode of Papa D’s Corner , Darryl Breland shares practical advice from years of real-world experience helpin...

In this episode: • What AI agents are and how they differ from tools like ChatGPT • Whether platforms like OpenClaw could help small business owners automate tasks • How AI could allow entrepreneurs to work from small towns in Mississippi while competing nationally Artificial intelligence is advancing quickly, but many people still don’t realize that something called AI agents already exists. In t...

In this episode of Making a Will and What Should My Heirs Do When I Die, Part 1 , Papa D takes a practical, no-nonsense look at estate planning, wills, heirs, and what happens after someone passes away . Instead of starting with a traditional introduction, this episode opens with a real, unscripted conversation focused on the questions many families never ask until they’re forced to—questions abou...

Making Mississippi Great by Educating Our Students About Economics In this episode of Make Mississippi Great , we tackle a foundational issue that affects every family, every career path, and every future paycheck: economic literacy . Too many young people—and frankly, too many adults—enter the real world without understanding basic financial and economic principles like supply and demand, opportu...