Maybe everybody is tired (out late partying?), but just listened to the opening Bloggercon IV podcast: National Anthem where the National Anthem part was actually redacted. CNET is graciously providing the podcasts of each session.

Dave Winer’s quote when nobody seems all that excited or interested in singing (it’s like nighmare at the karoke bar): “If this is all there is then we might as well not even bother.” Hokey pokey? Don’t think I’ve heard that one since high school.

Get some caffeine IVs in the Bloggercon attendees participants now. The Flickr pictures rolling in so far aren’t showing full seats. This is the summertime, folks and not the prime time for a conference. Tried to join the IRC channel and couldn’t get in. I bet they have decent WiFi with the crowd size.

I’m sure the next few podcasts — and actual sessions — pick up some steam. The schedule looks promising. I’ve got to go create this week’s Hmmcast and will check back in on the other sessions later. Live Bloggercon IV stream available, if you’d like to listen live.

It can only get better.