The Hungry Meeple

Author: Ramon Mercado

The Hungry Meeple is all about making connections with friends and family through food, drinks and games. Every episode we pick a game and host a dinner party themed around this game. In this podcast we'll discuss our experience with the featured game and the food and drinks this game inspired us to make.
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Genres: Games, Leisure

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SETI
Episode 1
Friday, 19 September, 2025

🚀 Board Games, Cocktails, and the Search for Alien Life! 🛸🍸In this episode of The Hungry Meeple, we shake things up with a special cocktail — the Signal Flare: Solar Edition, a sparkling mead-and-whiskey creation that’s out of this world! 🌌✨ While sipping, we dive deep into SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, the stellar board game from Czech Games Edition.Join Ramon and friends as they:🎲 Explore the mechanics of launching probes, scanning stars, and discovering alien life.🍹 Taste and rate the cosmic cocktail crafted just for this game.👾 Debate strategies, share laughs, and reflect on the wonder of science and discovery.Whether you’re a fan of board games, creative cocktails, or just love a good interstellar adventure, this episode will keep your mind buzzing like a radio signal from deep space!🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more pairings of games and bites, and tell us: What drink would YOU pair with SETI?🍹 Signal Flare: Solar Edition (Cocktail Recipe)1 oz bourbon or rye whiskey½ oz fresh lemon juice½ oz honey syrup (optional, if mead is already sweet)2–3 oz sparkling mead (chilled)Garnish: lemon twist or rosemary sprigShake whiskey + lemon (and honey if using) with ice, strain into a flute or coupe, top with mead, garnish, and enjoy!