Venture Maidens | A D&D Podcast

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Venture Maidens is a femme-forged D&D podcast set in the Planes, a world of high fantasy where denizens war against the binding threads of fate. Join us for epic tales full of character-driven roleplay, with new episodes posted every other week. For more information, visit our website: https://venturemaidens.com/New listeners should start with the first episode of the Favor campaign!

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  • Greenhorn Tenderfoot
    Mentors ? Yes
    When I was a kid - well D&D seemed very masc. As a latecomer to TTRPG- I was looking for guidance, and this crew is gold. How to stack damage? Check. How to do character development? Check. and actually do something with downtime .. thank you so much! Definitely buying the book!
  • Robiticus
    A magical quartet
    New listener starting in the second campaign. This group is a riot to listen to! Thanks to my wife for introducing me to them!
  • mb20815
    Most inclusive and entertaining live D
    As a Dungeons and Dragons female gamer, finding this podcast has been the best surprise! This is a great D
  • Huntara S. Thompson
    my favorite podcast!!
    I’m finally on episode 100 and being at the end is so bittersweet!! Since I started listening to the show I have gotten the chance to try being the DM, and Celeste is my inspiration <3 one day I hope to write my own campaign and create a world that feels as real and special as the one the Venture Maidens wove together :) so excited for all the things you will continue to create!
  • sdbillings
    Great role playing great story!
    Really enjoy this actual play show! Equally as good as Critical Role and other top shows. Everyone who is a fan of D&D podcasts should give it a listen. Has a unique perspective/flavor because of the excellent DM and cast!
  • 13bi**hes
    Ye
    I really like this so far but it was a little trick trying to figure out we’re to start but look back that was kinda silly anyway really like it 👍🏻thumbs up
  • Fan in a Jar
    Fun, exciting, great characters & stories
    This is a fun, lighthearted, and exciting actual play D&D podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It is easy to pick up and follow and the DM keeps the story moving smoothly no matter which direction the characters go. Listening to this podcast transports me to a wonderful world with characters/players who are comfortable and relaxed. I am so glad I found Venture Maidens!
  • SmallTownWizard
    Worth Investing In
    The Venture Maidens bring exactly the kind of energy I’m looking for. Earnest, but don’t take themselves too seriously. Love, and affection, and struggle. A beautiful composition.
  • j1mmie
    Like hanging out with friends
    My D
  • FathomStar
    god i love venture maidens
    makes me very happy
  • kimberly kingsley
    Very enjoyable!
    I am on episode 18 and I am so excited to have so many episodes to look forward to!
  • LuckySDragon
    An enjoyable story with a motley crue
    I like to look through reviews and see what people say for less than 5 stars. And most i feel didn't give the story a chance, didn't like the characters, players or DM, for whatever reasons. I'm only 16 episodes in and it's GREAT! As a new DM myself i find Celeste's story telling to be exactly how any DM would tel the story, messing up here and there but making an engaging experience! The players all stay true to their characters which is nice, they don't Meta too much, it happens at every table. And they aren't just murderhobos, while Kara does kill some NPCs who dont need to be, its within her characters understanding of the current events. Just because the player knows doesn't mean the character does All in all a very enjoyable story looking forward to finishing campaign 1
  • Davis's Driver
    Fun Creative D&D Podcast
    Started with Campaign 2, and have been listening nonstop. The world building and role play is always fun and creative and often also heart touching.
  • breepax
    please listen to this show
    I’m writing this review right before I listen to the last episode of the first campaign. I honestly cannot even begin to explain how much this podcast means to me. I found it at a really low point in my life, a couple of months ago and I am always itching for my next opportunity to listen to an episode. Whether it’s at work or working out, I find myself thinking about the characters and the story and the players. The story line is so captivating, the characters and their convictions are so compelling and Celeste is truly just a top notch DM. I have no idea how they’re able to truly embody their characters, NPCs alike, and really convey what they’re feeling. I’ve never even played DnD before but listening to this podcast makes me want to, so badly. I recommend this show to literally anyone who will listen to me talk. It also makes me teary eyed being able to sort of speed run every episode and realize, truly, just how far these maidens have come. I hope it keeps going strong with vast success, for more years to come.
  • Future father
    A+++ show!
    This is kind of a sweet spot where there’s rich storytelling and enough genuine humor without feeling like anyone is trying to force it. Celeste does a really great job with NPCs and the whole crew do a perfect job building their characters and building up each other. You really get the sense these are really good friends playing the game the best way! Really love it!
  • Tony (one toe) T
    Captured my mind and heart after the first episode….
    First foray into podcasts and a lover of DnD as a kid…brought me way back and am enthralled by the maidens and their adventures. I’m all in catching up, listening, laughing and at the edge of my seat…SO CREATIVE AND FUN!
  • ChaoticDruid
    Only on the first campaign and I’m obsessed!
    Amazing story and characters! (And everyone running the podcast are incredible as well!)
  • 36Dgamer
    Still catching up
    I haven’t even completed the first campaign and I am addicted. I love Brunehilde she is a gem!
  • Tribble2
    Easy to start, hard to stop!
    Fantastic story; even though I’m not a hardcore D&D player, I can’t stop listening to these one after another to hear what happens next.
  • jmamako
    Great podcast
    This podcast is great! I started watching during the pandemic to not go insane, and now I can’t stop! The only bad thing I can say about it is that they need better audio quality/ regulation.
  • libvirt
    Boring rambling, too political
    Leave your prejudices and real life insecurities out of a fantasy podcast.
  • ScruffyBeast
    Venture Away!
    Short and sweet…if you like D&D or tabletop RPGs in general this is a don’t miss podcast. Dramatic when it needs to be, funny without going overboard with the humor like many actual play podcasts do, and featuring people you’d love to have at your own table…I can’t say anything at all bad about Venture Maidens!
  • Reggie the cat's Mom
    Absolutely Amazing!
    I started listening to this podcast during the pandemic so I didn’t go crazy, and I don’t regret a moment of it! A perfect mix of casual roleplaying and more serious encounters, this podcast is perfect for anyone looking for a laidback and entertaining approach to Dungeons and Dragons. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried (thanks Celeste), and I highly recommend the series. You won’t regret it!
  • AzaleaSunflower
    Epic!
    Seriously, it’s epic, gripping, and often laugh out loud hilarious!
  • That Crazy Watermelon
    Literally the best podcast ever
    Oh my goodness! This is really one of the best dnd podcasts I’ve found, with an engaging and fleshed out plot, hilarious characters and good character development, and an amazing cast. As a bonus, it’s really cool to listen to a dnd podcast where the characters aren’t all male. My family thinks I’m crazy because I’m always laughing while doing laundry, but whatever. Seriously, listen to this!
  • Kram
    Super Fun!
    Episode 2 and I can tell you that you’re all awesome! So far so good! Thank you Karu Kutt
  • Teddybear1003
    Absolutely Delightful
    As a female D&D player and DM myself, I have found the D&D space to be relatively male-dominated, so I adore getting to hear these folks play a full cast of female adventurers! Their banter and genuine friendship is so sweet and it’s easy to tell that they’re all having a lot of fun together. The story as crafted by Celeste and enhanced by the maidens is so amazing! I can’t wait to keep listening!!!
  • ArcherofTurmoil
    Grab a Drink and Enjoy!
    Found this while trying to learn how to be a dungeon master for my own game, it took one episode and I was hooked. The stories are well made and the world so fleshed out that it is amazing, the PCs play so well off each other and seem to have created fleshed out characters that play as breathing people. It is a lot of fun to see the adventure unfold with new twists, turns and surprises that makes it a bingeworthy podcast for a long day at work or just to spark the creative energies. If you play Dnd, if you WANT to play Dnd, or if you just want to be entertained, this is definitely for you. Whatever your tastes: adventure, action, comedy or just having a good time, these adventurers will pull you in and leave you entertained! So gather round, draw a glass and lose yourself in these sessions, and at the end I am always eager for the next go round.
  • d-c-h-u-e
    Lovable characters and roleplay
    I was super excited to find an all-female/non-binary DND podcast. I’m only on ep 16 (actually watching their YouTube videos!) but I’m hooked. Great energy, amusing interactions, and just the right amount of flirtatious humor. Easily one of my favorite DND podcasts. More DND fans need to know about the Venture Maidens!
  • Maria se fue
    Love it!
    As a New DnD player, I wanted to listen to some podcasts before playing to get a feel for how the game works... Came upon Venture Maidens and Wow! I am hooked. Started at episode 120 something and have gone back to the beginning to hear the tale from beginning—- Celeste,Brittany, Naseem, and Sage make the journey interesting, and joyful as their characters travel from one adventure to another. Their open dialogue helps create an environment that is exciting, funny and poignant. I look forward to listening every day on my commute to work. Thanks people... Venture Away!
  • Stevi4
    Entertainment for Hours
    I have stumbled upon the Venture Maidens podcast and I love it! You feel like a part of the crew. Its like a never ending slumber party with your best friends. Perfect to listen to through my long drive, schoolwork, or mundane household chores! Love you all thank you for the amazing content!
  • Farty butt pants
    Venture fawkin’ away!!!
    Love your podcast...still listening in on the early episodes...so good!
  • CerealKillerCheeriosCantHide
    Amazing pod
    I love this podcast and I feel like I’m friends with everyone! I’m a huge fantasy fan and love the representation! Arnedell is my favorite character.
  • Ma Hunkel
    My favorite D&D podcast
    Love the Maidens. This show feels the most like a game I’d want to play in. Celeste is a very creative and fun DM and the three PCs fully embrace the role play, but they still feel like just cool people to hang with. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t love CR (nobody’s games work like that, and others just have a bunch of annoying players (ex. You Meet in a Tavern), but this group is just right.
  • 
    Love it!
    This is so great. I need D&D podcasts to make it through my overnight shifts at the hospital! Thanks!
  • Crownwolf
    Awesome group
    Been listening to the Maidens from the first episode, currently on episode 63. You are all just so great together. Absolutely love the interaction between everyone and Celestes DM skills are great! Keep up all the fun and can’t wait until I’m all caught up!
  • Ladowscar
    Phenomenal!!!
    This group is hilarious and fast paced. They know their classes and clearly have a blast playing! Thank you!!!!
  • k00pa
    New to D&D; You've provided a fantastic intro!
    Hello all! You're all an inspiration to me, helping me get back in touch with that creative side and I get so much value (as a L1 adventurer), humor, and imagination from the show. Venture Away!
  • BryceKoz
    Class of DnD Podcasts
    DMs characters and story are top notch and the players have such a great rapport, it’s the class of DnD podcasts.
  • CatherineGil
    Absolutely love!
    Never realized how badly I needed an all lady D&D actual play podcast. Love the DM, love the players, love the story, love everything about this podcast!
  • AwesomeAustrian
    ❤️❤️❤️
    I have only recently discovered RPGs and am DMing for a great group of absolute newbies. Not only is your podcast incredibly entertaining, immersive and stock full of lovable characters, it has also helped me immensely in being a better DM for my group. Full disclosure: I stole your idea for the “Booty & Bulge”, it’s our base of operations.
  • Ijimtm
    Kara Bumholder is the best barbarian ever
    Without a doubt an absolute pleasure to binge this podcast! It’s an emotional rollercoaster of every kind. The Gintama anime of the actual play podcast world. Their voices and descriptions paint a picture both detailed and tastefully bulged. I will be so sad to reach the end and have to endure weeks between each episode.
  • goat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
    Great podcast
    I started listening to this podcast after finishing another great dnd podcast (join the Party) and this is now my favorite podcast
  • Bkbabiesrus
    Obsessed!
    I started listening to Venture Maidens after a search for an all-female DND podcast. I listened to a recap episode around episode 70 then finished through the newest episode. I then started listening to another popular DND podcast...I just couldn’t get into it! Probably because I knew there were more Venture Maidens episodes sitting out there waiting for me. So I came back and started listening from episode 1. I love the hosts, the characters, and that I learn more about playing DND. I’m dreading the moment that I run out of episodes. I recommend this podcast to all of my friends that play DND!
  • Starsprouts
    A fun time for all!
    I may only be a few episodes in, but starting this podcast at my partner’s instance may be my best quarantine decision yet! The cast has great charisma, and while all three maidens are lovable, Kara immediately stole my heart. Celeste is an inspiring DM who has a knack for storytelling that allows her to weave a compelling and detailed narrative that easily engages both players and listeners. Can’t wait to catch up and see what these lovely adventurers get up to!
  • xgrunt101
    These Maidens Rock!
    Discovered the podcast recently, and I am hooked. Fun group of gamers that enjoy the collaborative storytelling and excellent role play! Thank you to all of the group and the DM who made me remember why I love RPG’s!
  • Gubglubbub
    Excellent
    The DM pulls you into the world of the Venture Maidens with her rich, detailed descriptions and the players keep you locked to your headphones with their passion, heart, and playful shenanigans. Tune in for top shelf RP.
  • Will Scarvie
    So much D&D fun
    Love this show. I’ve been binge-listening for the past week...up to ep 31 so far...and the hilarious, joyous chemistry in this group of players is so fun to listen in on. All four Venture Maidens are inspiring role players. Thank you all, and venture away!
  • Tgilheany
    Binging this!
    Just discovered this podcast. Now on episode 20, and loving the adventure and the role-play!
  • Swpugh
    From great to awesome in front of my ears
    I've enjoyed the Maidens' adventures for months now, but holy cow Episode 82 has lost my mind! This is what 'collaborative storytelling' is all about!! The players are great, Celeste is fantastic, and the fun is nigh tangible. Rock on, y'all.
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