diff --git a/lib/playlist.js b/lib/playlist.js
index 5f2119b1..da63e99c 100644
--- a/lib/playlist.js
+++ b/lib/playlist.js
@@ -352,8 +352,10 @@ Playlist.prototype.startPlayback = function (time) {
         !self.current.media.direct &&
         Server.getServer().cfg["vimeo-workaround"]) {
         VimeoIsADoucheCopter(self.current.media.id, function (direct) {
-            self.current.media.direct = direct;
-            self.startPlayback(time);
+            if (self.current != null && self.current.media != null) {
+                self.current.media.direct = direct;
+                self.startPlayback(time);
+            }
         });
         return;
     }