diff --git a/orb_stream_worker/server.js b/orb_stream_worker/server.js
index 434ae50..2d60397 100644
--- a/orb_stream_worker/server.js
+++ b/orb_stream_worker/server.js
@@ -494,6 +494,7 @@ const server = http.createServer(async (request, response) => {
         await ensureStreamingRuntime();
         await ensureVoiceConnection(session);
       } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[worker] Error in session setup:", error);
         session.workerStatus = "error";
         session.lastError = error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error);
       }
@@ -513,6 +514,7 @@ const server = http.createServer(async (request, response) => {
       try {
         await startPlayback(session, body.playback);
       } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[worker] Error in play setup:", error);
         session.lastError = error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error);
         session.workerStatus = "error";
         session.playbackState = "error";