diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index d96b021..308af7c 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ install:
   - python setup.py install
 
 script:
-  - irs -u "spotify" -p "Coffee Table Jazz"
   - python tests/album.py
   - python tests/playlist.py
   - python tests/post_processors.py
diff --git a/irs/ripper.py b/irs/ripper.py
index fc64727..63b6993 100644
--- a/irs/ripper.py
+++ b/irs/ripper.py
@@ -210,7 +210,9 @@ with init, or in method arguments.")
         elif type == "playlist":
             try:
                 list_of_lists = self.spotify.user_playlists(username)["items"]
-            except
+            except spotipy.client.SpotifyException:
+                print("No user was found by that name.")
+                return False
 
         if len(list_of_lists) > 0:
             the_list = None