diff --git a/python_apps/pypo/pypofetch.py b/python_apps/pypo/pypofetch.py
index d5959e502..99ef4b161 100644
--- a/python_apps/pypo/pypofetch.py
+++ b/python_apps/pypo/pypofetch.py
@@ -535,13 +535,14 @@ class PypoFetch(Thread):
         #Liquidsoap is playing much more easily.
         self.pypo_liquidsoap.clear_all_queues()
 
+        self.set_bootstrap_variables()
+
         # Bootstrap: since we are just starting up, we need to grab the
         # most recent schedule.  After that we can just wait for updates.
         success = self.persistent_manual_schedule_fetch(max_attempts=5)
 
         if success:
             self.logger.info("Bootstrap schedule received: %s", self.schedule_data)
-            self.set_bootstrap_variables()
 
         loops = 1
         while True: