It is most unusual to develop that much heat with a drill used on a lathe like this. The only things I can think of are that the drill itself is dull or improperly ground.
First you don't want to step drill brass or it will grab on the second bit. Sounds like your bit was dull and possibly not clearing chips often enough.
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