He attended Morrinsville Intermediate where he served on the student council alongside future prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
In 2004, while still working at The Generator, Smith entered a "Quit your day job" contest run by The Edge radio station.
However, due to staffing issues, the position was changed mid-contest to announcer on the afternoon drive show.
[9] In November 2009, completed the Auckland Marathon along with fellow The Edge presenters Jay-Jay Feeney, Dom Harvey, and Fletcher.
[2] The new trio continued the show's success, maintaining high listener ratings and a strong social media presence.