tell me things about things that guys like that would make me sound smart around them?

Answer 1

Talk about sports. And get the teams and stuff right. Cars are also another good topic.

Answer 2

Most everybody loves to talk about themselves, so if you want to sound smart (aren't you?) try letting him have center stage and you be the good listener. If you interject appropriate wisdom, he'll think you're SUPER ! Be a good listener. And when he tells you (if he tells you) that he's this or that...BELIEVE HIM!