I think his voice is just a little bit under Avery in terms of annoyance.. and that's just one of many, others can tell you the rest.
No, he had no outstanding knowledge, no skill at getting a point across, no real redeeming value as a journalist or broadcaster whatsoever. In fact, about the only thing he was good at was screaming. Hence the nickname, Screamin' A. Smith. That he was even asked to be a contributor to other shows was sad. Giving him his own show was a traveshamockery.