This was really enjoyable! I haven’t listened to their podcast before, but I have seen their clips on tiktok. The book title is what initially caught my attention. That same sharp humor is woven throughout the stories. The audiobook was super engaging and raw and honest. It’s also dual narrated.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced audio copy!

Jennifer and Angie are BFF’s in every manner. They can and have leaned on each other many times through the years and for some very big, serious problems. They have come together to pass down their wisdom on how they made it through all of life’s big problems and they really have seen a whole lot of them. They want their listeners/readers to know that they too can make it through these problems but it won’t be easy, but nothing ever is.
I have to admit I really knew nothing about this audio when I got it, I actually thought it would be more of a humorous audio. I could only take listening to the audio in chunks as I got it at a point when I needed more laughter and less seriousness. It was a good audio; the authors narrated the book themselves which was ok but didn’t always seem as natural as if they were having a conversation with you. But it was alright and hopefully help others know they are not alone.

Let's start by admitting I had no idea who Jennifer Welch or Angie Sullivan were. The title cracked me up, I love biographies and true stories, so I decided to try this book.
Not for me.
I struggled to get through this book, and I mean STRUGGLED.
I am a christian, I am a very proud christian. This book was so anti-christianity, it was shocking. Apparently all christians are delusional and relying on a fake character for peace of mind. I ended up feeling sorry for the two ladies, they obviously never had a miracle occur right before their eyes.
They are bitter, negative and this book was just full of anger and poison.
I wouldn't recommend to any of my friends, I won't follow their podcast and if I see them on tv, I will change the channel.

Thanks to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for this audiobook arc!

I went into this book blindly, with the thought process that this book was either going to be hilarious or “no effs given” based on the title alone.

I enjoyed the ladies ability to talk about basically any topic. Nothing was off limits. All in all, I had a great time.

3 chapters in, they are trashing Trump, knocking christians, issues with republicans... all in the most pretentious way.
More than 1/2 of the United States as of now are red states. Get with program. When you bash others who don't have the same "beliefs" as you, you are losing more than 1/2 your readers. I can now see why there was not a big request for this ARC on Netgalley.

DNF @70%.
Because I realized that life is too short to read something where I have no interest in how it ends, or what comes next…

ANTI- God.
ANTI-Trump.
ANTI-Men.

I had no idea who these women were going into the book, and I still don’t know (or care)…

Although there were some points that interested me, the bashing of basically the whole world, except for them, was enough to make me DNF.

I DO realize that these women ended up with men who were definitely not for them (and not good men, overall), but I think that each of us have our own burdens to bear, and I personally don’t need to know about every awful thing that happened to them.

Thanks so much to #NetGalley for the ARC of the audiobook, but this is one I will definitely NOT be recommending to my audience. And, because of that, I will limit my review to Goodreads and NetGalley only….

Life is a lazy susan of sh*t sandwiches by Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan.

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Full disclosure, I already loved these ladies. I’ve been listening to them for a few years now and I find them to be hilarious. Somehow I did not know all the info in this book, but I ate it up!

Audio is read by the authors - always a treat. If you’re a fan of their podcasts or their Bravo show, this book is for you!

This book dives into their personal lives and gives an insider look at their friendship, their relationships, addiction, their religion, politics, and upbringing. Juicy!

I had no idea who Jennifer and Angie were when I started the audiobook. The title is what drew me to the book. I could feel their friendship come through the book especially with their narration. I felt the book is relevant, but very redundant.

Thank you #NetGalley, #HarlequinAudio, #JenniferWelch, #AngieSullivan and #LifeIsaLazySusanofSh*tSandwiches for the advance audiobook for my honest review.

I went into this book blind to who the authors were. I take it from their book that they are podcast famous. What drew me in was the title and synopsis.

Some of the content was intriguing, but overall I felt beaten over the head by Welch & Sullivan's religious and political beliefs. Although I agree with their standing, it grew tiresome to hear their angry argument.

I felt there were opportunities to dive deeper that were glossed over. Yet the same topics came up over and over. There wasn't as much humor as I was anticipating. But still some informative information on being married to an addict.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

The name of this caught my attention. I had not heard of either of these ladies before this audiobook.
This was an enjoyable listen. As a woman who has endured two divorces, I could relate to both women. There were many aspects of this audiobook that I found worth sharing.
But I wasn't excited about how they cut down people's religious beliefs. I do believe in God, but I also feel that I can understand and appreciate others' viewpoints. That includes Jennifer's strong, authentic belief systems. But in my family, my mom believed in God, and my Dad is a full-on atheist.
I got the chance to review this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A raw, brutally honest memoir from two reality tv celebrities turned podcaster (who I'd never heard of before reading the book) in which they share their marriage struggles with cheating partners, addiction, chronic pain, infidelity and so much more. Good on audio read by the authors, this was an inspirational tale of female friendship, trying to move on after loss and life challenges. Recommended for fans of books like #Imomsohard. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

I listened to the audiobook version on this book. It was read by the authors (whose voices sounds a lot alike to my ears). I think this is a case of the audio version being better than a written version. It was like listening to their podcast.

The chapters alternated between the two telling their own but interconnected stories. Told in a series of vignettes of traumas punctuated with laughter. In their own style, they recount their individual marital traumas, a bit of their childhoods, and just how life seems to have its own ideas on what is going to happen to our well thought out plans.

For a bit of levity and insight into two very popular podcast hosts, I recommend you read this double memoir.

I was given the audiobook by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

It’s so hard to rate a biography, because how do you rate and judge the worth of somebody’s life experiences? But I do have thoughts:
- The title is 1,000 stars. Excellent! I would have picked this up solely based on the title!
- I love Jenn and Pumps on their podcast and share their points of view on many things that they comment on. They’re pretty unapologetic about their views and, if you don’t have similar views and/or cannot take criticism, you will probably hate this book. But honestly, this book isn’t for you anyway.
- Jenn and Pumps are two upper middle class white ladies of a certain privilege. The voice of this book is exactly that. While they had some serious (and interesting) stuff happen in their lives, the general voice is that of an upper middle class white lady. I am not particularly interested in that commentary beyond a podcast. I have this issue with many podcasters who assume their aura translates to books. It doesn’t always, and not in this case.
- I must judge the book as that is the medium that I consumed. As a book, it is not well written, and I did not enjoy the style. It could have been better edited.
- I also tried the audiobook, and while it was great hearing the author’s stories in their voices, I don’t think narrating is a particular skill of Angie’s. I did enjoy Jenn’s narration. She had a better cadence and rhythm.

Content-wise, it was a solid 3.5-4 star. Literary-wise, it was a 2.5.. I’d say a rating of 3⭐️ is fair.

I had not heard of either of these authors. I had no idea how intense and the serious topics they were going to discuss. I thought they were very honest and it was done well!

Overall, this book was a middle of the road affair for me. Full disclosure: I was not aware of the authors until this book. (I understand they are popular podcasters, and most people who read this book probably did so because they know and enjoy them. I, however, picked it up because the name (GREAT NAME!) caught my eye, and the description sounded pretty decent.)

Going into it blind, I didn't really know what to expect.

It offers an unfiltered look at the ups and downs of Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan’s lives, told with humor and blunt honesty. It alternates between the authors’ voices, sharing stories of friendship, addiction, personal struggles, and the resilience that comes from supporting one another through life’s messiest moments. A real "the power of hilariously honest friendships" kind of book. Having a no-nonsense, not-afraid-to-hurt-your-feelings best friend myself, I enjoyed this part of the book.

There’s no denying the authors’ chemistry. And I have to imagine that the raw, conversational style will appeal to fans of their podcast. The memoir is filled with candid anecdotes and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, and it’s clear that Welch and Sullivan aren’t afraid to tackle difficult topics head-on. Their willingness to be vulnerable about issues like infidelity, addiction, and self-worth is refreshing and relatable.

However, the book’s frequent critiques of Christianity and belief in God felt excessive and, at times, dismissive. While I understand their frustration with Christian nationalism and religious hypocrisy, the tone often veered into generalizations that didn’t sit well with me. Not all people of faith fit the negative stereotypes presented, and believing in God doesn’t equate to being uneducated or close-minded. (Although, I admit it does SEEM that way a lot of the time in this particular political climate.)

Still, this aspect made the book less enjoyable, as it overshadowed some of the more universal and uplifting messages. One of the things that really bothered me was when one of the author's (I forget which one now) gave the other "permission" to reclaim her faith if it would help her recover from her addiction. It wasn't presented in those terms, of course, but that was the gist. It was kind of a, "If you need to turn back to God during these trying times, I'll understand. Do whatever it takes."

I don't know why -- no, I DO know why; I just don't have the time or mental energy to invest to explain it now -- but I really, really found that offensive. There were other points in the book where the authors made it seem like being a Christian made you ignorant or even delusional, and it really put a damper on my enjoyment of the book as a whole. But, enough on that!

Structurally, the narrative sometimes meanders, with tangents and repetitive stories that can be confusing or distracting, especially for readers unfamiliar with the podcast or the authors’ backgrounds. There are moments of genuine insight and humor, but overall, the book’s repetitiveness and critical stance toward faith detracted from my enjoyment.

In summary, "Life is a Lazy Susan of Shit Sandwiches" has its strengths -- namely, honest storytelling, humor, and a celebration of friendship -- but its heavy-handed criticism of religion and lack of nuance on matters of faith made it hard to fully embrace. It’s a decent read with some bright spots, but ultimately, it wasn’t quite for me.

Thank you netgalley for the advanced audiobook copy of Life is a Lazy Susan of Shit Sandwiches! I love these ladies and was tickled to have the chance to listen! After following them on facebook for their I’ve Had It clips I knew I would devour this book. It was great to get a glimpse at what made these women who they are. Life can really be a lazy susan of shit but you can find humor in it!

I absolutely loved it. The audiobook, narrated by the authors Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan themselves, brilliantly captures their raw honesty, humor, and deep friendship, making listeners feel like they are part of an intimate conversation. Their alternating chapters offer a genuine and heartfelt look into their personal struggles with addiction, infidelity, and self-worth, balanced perfectly with irreverent humor and hopeful cynicism. The dynamic between them is infectious, and their ability to find laughter amidst life’s chaos is both inspiring and comforting. This audiobook is a perfect blend of memoir, manifesto, and best-friend confessional that will resonate deeply with anyone who’s ever felt life serving up the same mess repeatedly. It’s funny, real, and ultimately uplifting—a must-listen for fans of authentic storytelling and friendship.

As a longtime fan of Jennifer and Angie’s podcast, I was excited to dive into their audiobook—and it did not disappoint. They bring the same hilarious, raw, and unfiltered energy to the book that makes their podcast so addictive.

This isn't just a memoir—it’s a real, wide-ranging conversation about life. They open up about everything: friendship, parenting, addiction, religion, politics, relationships, and the messy middle of it all. Nothing is off-limits, and they tackle it all with honesty, vulnerability, and humor.

Their bond is incredible, and their stories are powerful. I laughed out loud, got emotional, and felt like I was right there with them. If you love their podcast, the audiobook feels like an extended, deeper version of the show. It’s honest, bold, and beautifully human. Highly recommend.

I requested this title with no prior knowledge of the the podcast 'I've Had It." Jenn and Pumps did a good job of enlightening me fast and furiously to what their dynamic and relationship entailed. I was able to quickly pick up on how they worked together, how their relationship blossomed, and found their stories about their lives generally entertaining. At times I found their content a bit pushy, especially politically, and other times somewhat repetitive.
I did love that their narrated it themselves, it was clear they were seasoned professionals when it came to speaking. It was a fun quick read, but at times I was lost and couldn't relate to some of the quips they mentioned. I'm guessing fans of their podcast likely enjoyed this more fully.

This audiobook was everything I didn’t know I needed—and more! I recently came across the I’ve Had It podcast, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Jennifer and Pumps keep me laughing from beginning to end. Their back-and-forth is hilarious, their honesty is refreshing, and their takes on life are just so real.

So when I found out they had an audiobook—and that they were the ones reading it—I hit play right away. I already liked them from the podcast, but hearing their personal stories in their own voices made me feel even more connected to them. I had no idea what they’d gone through behind the scenes, and learning more about their lives made everything feel more meaningful.

What really stood out was how open they were. They talked about some really tough things, like their husbands’ struggles with addiction and how Pumps dealt with infidelity and divorce. They didn’t hold back, and that made them feel even more real and relatable. I think their honesty will really help others going through similar situations.

If you’re a fan of the show—or just want a funny, honest, and down-to-earth listen that feels like catching up with your two funniest friends—this audiobook is for you. I laughed, I related, and I walked away feeling like I knew them even better. I definitely recommend it!

A huge thanks to NetGalley, the authors, and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this advance copy; it was so worth it.