Sport is no stranger to scandal but few events mix chaos and tradition quite like the World Conker Championships.

Is it really a sport? Is there a secret technique? And just how far will some go to claim victory with the perfect nut?

In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward dive into the quirky, competitive world of conkers — exploring its surprising history, the art (and science) of the swing, and how to win fair and square…or not in some cases.

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