Uncover the Secrets Behind the Story

Welcome to Dark Wave’s official podcast, hosted by filmmaker and former SAS officer Tom Petch. Known for his bestselling book Speed. Aggression. Surprise. and critically acclaimed debut film The Patrol, Tom has brought his unique perspective to major platforms including Dan Snow’s History Hit, Goalhanger’s We Have Ways of Making You Talk, and Battleground.

Now, with Speed. Aggression. Surprise. The Untold Truth Behind the Story, Dark Wave launches its own deep-dive podcast series that goes behind the headlines and mythology of war—featuring interviews with SAS veterans, war correspondents, historians, and eyewitnesses. The podcast reveals how wars are really fought. This is Dark Wave storytelling in audio form—raw, revealing, and cinematic.