May the Fourth in the Hood: My Star Wars Story

From D-constructing Topics by David Malave

May 4, 2026 · 14 min · Season 1 · Episode 1

About this episode

David Malave shares how Star Wars influenced his life and connected people from different backgrounds.

Host David celebrates May 4th with a personal look at how Star Wars shaped his life—from childhood movie trips in Puerto Rico to growing up a fan in the Bronx. He shares memories of Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, toys, VR moments with Darth Vader, and his love for shows like The Mandalorian and Clone Wars. This episode mixes nostalgia and fandom, explores how Star Wars connected people across different backgrounds, and teases more deep dives and conversations about favorite films, characters, and fan stories.   Links D-Constructing Podcast https://tvtegus.com/main Support: PayPal.me/davidmalave564 Host David M. D-Constructing Topics podcast: https://dmalave.podbean.com/  Email: dconstructingtopics@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@D-constructingTopics  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dconstructingt/  (X): https://twitter.com/DConstructingD

People in this episode

Host: David Malave

Topics covered

Star Wars
nostalgia
fandom
cultural connections
personal stories

Keywords

Star Wars
Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
The Mandalorian
Clone Wars
nostalgia
fandom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, Clone Wars

Places: Puerto Rico, Bronx