diff --git a/frontend/src/components/EpisodePlayer.tsx b/frontend/src/components/EpisodePlayer.tsx
index 460b6ef..8e0f07f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/EpisodePlayer.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/EpisodePlayer.tsx
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ export default function EpisodePlayer() {
   const [audioUrl, setAudioUrl] = useState<string | null>(null);
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
   const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [isPlaying, setIsPlaying] = useState(false);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     fetchEpisodes();