In this episode of Cryptid Warfare, I sit down with Juan and Dawn of CW Operations, an active cryptid hunting task unit operating in the shadows. They break down real-world operations, first encounters, and the brutal learning curve that comes with hunting unknown entities.

We dive deep into the mental, physical, and spiritual toll of facing cryptid threats—how fear, exhaustion, and psychological pressure affect you before, during, and after an operation. Juan and Dawn open up about early mistakes, injuries, and near-breakdowns, and how adaptation, discipline, and mindset transformed them from rookies into critical assets on the team.

This episode exposes what preparation really looks like, the strain of constant readiness, and what it costs to keep going when the enemy isn’t supposed to exist.

This isn’t theory.

This isn’t folklore.

This is the war behind the veil.

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