Druski Details Operation Smoke Bigfoot Expedition

So there's this interview that dropped on the Broadcasting Seeds YouTube channel that's been making the rounds in the Sasquatch community, and honestly, it's worth talking about. Host Ben sits down with Drewski from the Cryptid Warfare podcast to break down something called "Operation Smoke" - a full-on field investigation that went down in the deep woods of the Great Smoky Mountains. If you're not familiar with Cryptid Warfare, Drewski runs a podcast that covers way more than just cryptids. We're talking spiritual warfare, people's testimonies, encounters that blur the line between physical and supernatural. The guy has created this space where people can share their experiences without judgment, which is honestly rare in this field. He even brings on folks like Derek Gilbert and Tony Rodriguez (the guy who did the whole "20 and back" alien experience) to talk about the bigger picture - that there's something beyond our everyday world, whether that's helping us or hurting us. Operation Smoke was a CW Operations field investigation in a region that's practically dripping with Appalachian folklore. Drewski put together a serious crew for this one - Kevin from Where the Word Ones Are, Doc from Prometheus Lens, Riley from Midwest Wows, Harley, Jessica Jones, and others. Harley was actually the one who reached out because his area has been a hotbed for activity. Scott Carpenter has been out there, and plenty of other researchers have reported strange things happening in those woods. We're talking Bigfoot sightings, Dogman encounters, shadowy figures - the whole menu of weird. What really caught my attention was how seriously they took the preparation. This wasn't just packing gear and checking flashlights. Drewski made it clear that the team prepares spiritually too. They pray about it, they fast about it, and then they come together within a week and take a vote. If someone's getting a bad feeling, they can opt out - no pressure, no judgment. That level of respect for the unknown is something a lot of investigators could learn from. When you're heading into territory where people have reported intense activity, you don't just show up with a camera and hope for the best. The team delegation was also fascinating. Drewski comes from a military and law enforcement background, so he assigns roles based on what people are passionate about and skilled at. Po Dunk handles all the weapons and makes sure everything's functioning properly. T (who couldn't make this particular op) usually handles aerial views, Google Maps, figuring out the nearest hospitals and police precincts - basically all the "just in case" logistics. Little Wee Wee was the medic, though he couldn't go on this one either, but he sent medic bags with the team. And then there were Juice and Pops, the "old heads" who handled camp operations and made sure everyone had a solid plan A, B, and C. The Great Smoky Mountains have always been one of those places that gives me chills just thinking about it. The Appalachian range in general is basically a Sasquatch hotspot - the dense forest, the remoteness, the old folklore about wild men and strange creatures roaming the hills. It's the kind of terrain where you can disappear if you really wanted to, which is exactly why researchers keep going back. The Cherokee and other Indigenous peoples of the region have stories going back centuries about large, hairy beings inhabiting those mountains, and modern-day witnesses keep adding to that legacy. Drewski mentioned that the team captured "possibly on film" something out there, and they experienced things that seemed to blur the line between physical and spiritual. The interview dives into what they actually encountered, what they learned, and how you mentally, physically, and spiritually prepare for an investigation like this. Ben even jokes at the beginning that maybe you shouldn't listen to this one alone in the woods - which, fair warning, is probably solid advice. If you're into field investigations, team dynamics, or just want to hear how a group of dedicated researchers approach the deep woods with both tactical precision and spiritual grounding, this is worth your time. Drewski and Ben have a natural rapport, and the conversation flows easily between the planning stages and what actually went down in those mountains. The Smokies don't give up their secrets easily, but teams like this one are at least giving it their best shot.