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Rafi Kohan

Rafi Kohan
Rafi Kohan is an Atlanta-based writer and editor. His first book, The Arena, was a finalist for the 2018 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. Previously, he has served as deputy editor at the New York Observer and as executive editorial director for the Atlantic’s creative studio, Re:think. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including GQ, Men’s Journal, Rolling Stone, The Ringer, and the Wall Street Journal.


Playing the Dozens: On the Joys and Functions of Sh*t Talk

Rafi Kohan Considers a Powerful Linguistic Ritual
January 29, 2024  By Rafi Kohan
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