 This show was the first example of an international science journal producing an audio programme to supplement its printed content.He has also contributed podcast content for the open access publishing group PLoS (Public Library of Science), he launched and hosted the Royal Society of Chemistry's "Chemistry World" Podcast for nearly 10 years and, in 2013, launched the monthly "eLife Podcast" for the open access online journal "eLife"., which he currently presents.Launched by Smith in 2005, it was also the first example of a BBC local and regional programme to be published as a podcast within its first twelve months it received 2 million programme downloads.